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Best time to visit · Quintana Roo, Mexico
On the climate data, the best time to visit Bacalar is December – April, scoring up to 87/100 with highs around 83°F (28°C) and 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain in February. November is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are June and September & October, mainly because of rain.
Highs run from 80°F to 88°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 54.8 in (1392 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 80°F27°C | 83°F28°C | 85°F29°C | 87°F31°C | 88°F31°C | 85°F30°C | 85°F30°C | 86°F30°C | 86°F30°C | 84°F29°C | 82°F28°C | 81°F27°C |
| Avg low | 71°F22°C | 72°F22°C | 73°F23°C | 76°F24°C | 78°F26°C | 79°F26°C | 79°F26°C | 79°F26°C | 79°F26°C | 77°F25°C | 73°F23°C | 72°F22°C |
| Rain | 2.7 in68 mm | 1.6 in40 mm | 1.5 in38 mm | 1.5 in39 mm | 5.1 in130 mm | 7.9 in201 mm | 4.7 in120 mm | 6.1 in154 mm | 6.8 in172 mm | 8.7 in221 mm | 5.0 in128 mm | 3.2 in81 mm |
| Humidity | 78% | 74% | 71% | 70% | 74% | 81% | 81% | 80% | 83% | 85% | 82% | 80% |
| Cloud | 52% | 48% | 39% | 40% | 54% | 68% | 58% | 57% | 62% | 57% | 46% | 46% |
| Comfort | 83 | 87 | 87 | 82 | 63 | 49 | 62 | 57 | 53 | 51 | 73 | 81 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 6 m (20 ft), close to Bacalar's own ~15 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
Temperatures barely move through the year in Bacalar (highs stay between 80°F and 88°F), so rain is what really separates the seasons.
Temperatures hold fairly even, with highs of 80–87°F (27–31°C). It's the driest half, with only about 15.2 in (386 mm) of rain, 28% of the year's total. July and December & January feel humid, with humidity near 78%. Comfort peaks here: December – April rank with the year's best, and the season averages 80/100.
Temperatures slide from 88°F highs in May to 82°F by November. It's the wettest half, with about 39.6 in (1006 mm) of rain, 72% of the year's total. June and August – November feel humid, with humidity near 81%. Comfort scores bottom out in June and September & October; the season averages 58/100.
By comfort score: 5 Great, 3 Good and 4 Fair. Great months: December – April. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Bacalar is December – April, scoring up to 87/100 with highs around 83°F (28°C) and 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain in February. November is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are June and September & October, mainly because of rain.
October is the wettest month, averaging about 8.7 in (221 mm) of rain. March is the driest, with about 1.5 in (38 mm). The yearly total is around 54.8 in (1392 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 71°F (22°C) and highs of 80°F (27°C). The warmest is May, with average highs of 88°F (31°C).
Yes for much of the year: humidity averages 78% annually, and June – January combine warmth with 75%+ humidity, which feels sticky.
The wettest three-month stretch is August – October, with about 21.5 in (547 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is February – April, with about 4.6 in (117 mm).
Poll the group on December – April dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
