A drier month · Weather & things to do
Bacalar in July
Little changes in Bacalar from June: highs stay near 85°F (30°C), lows near 79°F (26°C), and about 4.7 in (120 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 62/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 85°F (30°C)
- Avg low
- 79°F (26°C)
- Rain
- 4.7 in (120 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 01 min
- Comfort score
- 62/100 · Good
What July feels like
Days are warm, averaging 85°F (30°C).
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 79°F (26°C).
With 81% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Rain is a real factor, with about 4.7 in (120 mm) across the month.
Plan around July
July sits mid-table; the best months are December – April.
- Comfort improves from 49/100 in June to 62/100.
- Our Tulum & Riviera Maya route recommends Dec – Apr, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes85°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics81% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Bacalar in July
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Cenote Cocalitos
Lagoon spot with stromatolites and hammocks in the water.
Why now July scores 62/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Cenote Azul
90-m deep cenote for swimming, with a lakeside restaurant.
Why now Highs near 85°F and 4.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Bacalar Lagoon Sailboat Tour
Sail the lagoon of seven colors to the Pirates' Channel and Bird Island.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Chacchoben
Maya ruins in the jungle with restored temples.
Mango y Chile
Vegan restaurant by the fort with lagoon views.
Nearby in July
- Tulum in July~122 mi · highs 85°F, 4.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Playa del Carmen in July~160 mi · highs 85°F, 3.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Bacalar in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Bacalar?
It's middling, scoring 62/100. The best months are December – April, at up to 87. Expect highs of 85°F (30°C) and 4.7 in (120 mm) of rain. Our Tulum & Riviera Maya route recommends Dec – Apr, so July is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Bacalar in July?
Average highs are 85°F (30°C) and average lows 79°F (26°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bacalar in July?
Yes: about 4.7 in (120 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 54.8 in (1392 mm).
What should I pack for Bacalar in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (85°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (81% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Bacalar in July?
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