Drier months Nov – Apr
Expect steady highs of 80–94°F (27–34°C). It's the driest half, with only about 2.3 in (58 mm) of rain, 7% of the year's total. November – February are among the best-scoring months (season average 90/100).
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Best Time to Visit Tequila
October – February are the best time to visit Tequila on the climate data: November scores 98/100, with highs around 82°F (28°C) and 0.6 in (14 mm) of rain. March is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of rain.
- Best months
- Oct – Feb
- Shoulder
- Mar
- Toughest
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest
- May · 96°F
- Coldest nights
- Jan · 50°F
- Wettest
- Jul · 9.0 in
- Driest
- Apr · 0.0 in
Tequila weather by month
Highs run from 80°F to 96°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 33.7 in (856 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 80°F27°C | 84°F29°C | 89°F32°C | 94°F34°C | 96°F36°C | 91°F33°C | 83°F28°C | 83°F28°C | 82°F28°C | 82°F28°C | 82°F28°C | 80°F27°C |
| Avg low | 50°F10°C | 52°F11°C | 55°F13°C | 59°F15°C | 63°F17°C | 66°F19°C | 65°F19°C | 65°F18°C | 64°F18°C | 60°F16°C | 54°F12°C | 51°F11°C |
| Rain | 0.5 in12 mm | 0.6 in16 mm | 0.2 in6 mm | 0.0 in1 mm | 0.7 in18 mm | 5.7 in145 mm | 9.0 in228 mm | 7.6 in192 mm | 6.3 in160 mm | 2.2 in55 mm | 0.6 in14 mm | 0.4 in9 mm |
| Humidity | 52% | 48% | 38% | 35% | 41% | 62% | 78% | 80% | 81% | 74% | 64% | 56% |
| Cloud | 38% | 31% | 27% | 30% | 34% | 62% | 76% | 73% | 73% | 47% | 30% | 36% |
| Comfort | 97 | 92 | 82 | 70 | 63 | 54 | 51 | 55 | 60 | 86 | 98 | 98 |
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. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,532 m (5,026 ft) to Tequila's ~1,196 m (3,924 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
How we pick the best months
- Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
- Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
- Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
- Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.
Tequila season by season
Close to the tropics, rain does as much as temperature to shape the year in Tequila.
Wetter months May – Oct
Temperatures slide from 96°F highs in May to 82°F by October. It's the wettest half, with about 31.4 in (798 mm) of rain, 93% of the year's total. July – September feel humid, with humidity near 78%. Comfort peaks here: October ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 62/100.
What our curated routes say
- Our curated Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta route recommends Nov – Apr. That lines up with the climate data here: November – March are among the better-scoring months.
Plan by month
By comfort score: 6 Great, 3 Good and 3 Fair. Great months: October – March. Tap a month for its own guide.
Tequila weather questions
When is the best time to visit Tequila?
October – February are the best time to visit Tequila on the climate data: November scores 98/100, with highs around 82°F (28°C) and 0.6 in (14 mm) of rain. March is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of rain.
What is the rainiest month in Tequila?
July is the wettest month, averaging about 9.0 in (228 mm) of rain. April is the driest, with less than 0.1 in (3 mm). The yearly total is around 33.7 in (856 mm).
What is the coldest month in Tequila?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 50°F (10°C) and highs of 80°F (27°C). The warmest is May, with average highs of 96°F (36°C).
Is Tequila humid?
Yes for much of the year: humidity averages 59% annually, and July – September combine warmth with 75%+ humidity, which feels sticky.
When is the rainy season in Tequila?
The wettest three-month stretch is July – September, with about 22.8 in (580 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is February – April, with about 0.9 in (23 mm).
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