Mexico City edges it in October. Mexico City averages 12–24°C with medium crowds; Tulum 21–31°C with low crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Mexico City and Tulum
The verdict for October
The most reliable days
+Some of the most reliable, beautiful days of the year — rain's gone, heat hasn't peaked.
–The last week collides with the Mexico City Grand Prix, pushing prices up citywide.
Come in the first three weeks for the best weather of the year at fair prices.
Quiet before high season returns
+Lower prices
–Unpredictable rain
October remains warm and humid, with substantial rainfall, although conditions generally improve toward the end of the month. Visitor numbers and prices remain relatively low compared with the high season.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
Another month