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Best time to visit San Miguel de Allende: month by month
Short answer
October to April is the dry season, with average highs of 22–29°C, sunny days and almost no rain, though winter nights drop to about 8°C. April and May are the warmest months (about 29°C). The rainy season (June to September) brings green hills and afternoon storms, with July the wettest month at about 16 rainy days.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°C | 8°C | 0 | medium |
| Feb | 25°C | 8°C | 0 | high |
| Mar | 28°C | 11°C | 1 | high |
| Apr | 29°C | 13°C | 2 | very high |
| May | 29°C | 14°C | 7 | medium |
| Jun | 28°C | 14°C | 8 | low |
| Jul | 26°C | 13°C | 16 | medium |
| Aug | 26°C | 13°C | 14 | low |
| Sep | 25°C | 13°C | 12 | high |
| Oct | 25°C | 12°C | 7 | medium |
| Nov | 24°C | 10°C | 3 | very high |
| Dec | 22°C | 8°C | 5 | high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Warm and dry, with highs of 28–29°C and lows of 11–14°C; Holy Week (Semana Santa) fills hotels.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
The rainy season, with highs of 26–28°C, lows of 13–14°C and 8–16 rainy days a month, mostly as afternoon storms; the hills turn green.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Highs of 24–25°C, with rain easing from about 12 days in September to 3 in November; the San Miguel Arcángel festival and Día de Muertos are highlights.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Dry and sunny, with highs of 22–25°C but cold nights around 8°C; bring a warm layer.
Events worth planning around
- Holy Week (Semana Santa), with processions — March or April
- Independence celebrations (the Grito) — 15–16 September
- Fiesta of San Miguel Arcángel, with processions and fireworks — late September
- Día de Muertos — around 1–2 November
When to avoid
If you want lower prices and fewer crowds, avoid Holy Week, the late-September festival, Día de Muertos and the Christmas–New Year period. If you dislike rain, July is the wettest month, though storms usually come in the afternoon.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit San Miguel?
October, November or March, when it is dry and sunny with highs of about 24–28°C. Book early around Día de Muertos and Holy Week.
Does it get cold in San Miguel?
Days are mild in winter, but nights fall to about 8°C, so bring a jacket.
When is the rainy season?
From about June to September, with afternoon storms; July is the wettest month.