When to go · San Blas

San Blas in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Oct (rain, humidity, mosquitoes).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C); average high / low
Rain days: 6
Crowds: Low; Mexico overall
Prices: Low; Mexico overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for San Blas

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Oct (rain, humidity, mosquitoes).

Is another month better than October?

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages

San BlasHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 6 days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

Día de Muertos big impact
31 Oct – 2 Nov · Mexico
Altars and cemetery vigils; Oaxaca, Pátzcuaro and Mexico City book out months ahead.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Mexico overall: Low
Prices · Mexico overall: Low

Mexico overall: Storm risk continues early in the month; highlands dry out and turn green.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in San Blas, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Jan: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Night low
Oct: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 6
Jan: 1 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Oct: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 1
Jan: 0

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Oct (rain, humidity, mosquitoes).

January: Inside San Blas's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, cooler nights).

San Blas: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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