End of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Puebla in October
Little changes in Puebla from September: highs stay near 72°F (22°C), lows near 49°F (10°C), and about 3.1 in (79 mm) of rain falls.
It scores 88/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 72°F (22°C)
- Avg low
- 49°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 3.1 in (79 mm)
- Humidity
- 73%
- Cloud cover
- 52%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 33 min
- Comfort score
- 88/100 · Great
What October feels like
Days are warm, averaging 72°F (22°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 13°C (23°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Some rain is likely, about 3.1 in (79 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around October
October is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (November – April).
- Comfort improves from 71/100 in September to 88/100.
- October sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clothes72°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 49°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.1 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Puebla in October
October is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Callejón de los Sapos
Antique and flea market lane, busiest on weekends.
Why now October scores 88/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Capilla del Rosario
Baroque chapel inside Templo de Santo Domingo covered in gold leaf.
Catedral de Puebla
16th–17th-century cathedral with Mexico's tallest bell towers on the zócalo.
El Mural de los Poblanos
Courtyard restaurant serving regional Puebla dishes beneath a large mural.
Talavera Uriarte
Talavera pottery workshop since 1824 with tours of the hand-painting process.
Nearby in October
- Mexico City in October~66 mi · highs 71°F, 2.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Oaxaca in October~167 mi · highs 74°F, 3.9 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, wetter
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.
Puebla in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Puebla?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 88/100 against a best of 100 in November – April. Expect highs of 72°F (22°C) and 3.1 in (79 mm) of rain. October is inside the Oct – Apr window our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends.
How hot is Puebla in October?
Average highs are 72°F (22°C) and average lows 49°F (10°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Puebla in October?
Some: about 3.1 in (79 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 34.6 in (878 mm).
What should I pack for Puebla in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (72°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 49°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.1 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in October
- Mexico City to Oaxaca Oct – Apr
Planning Puebla in October?
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