The climate across Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize is incredibly diverse, ranging from desert-like regions in the northwest with significant temperature variations to tropical, humid lowlands along the coast.
Temperatures vary significantly depending on altitude. You could experience anything from a chilly 5°C (40°F) in the highlands to a sweltering 40°C (100°F) in coastal and lowland areas. This wide range requires packing layers to adapt to different climates throughout some tours.
The best time to visit is from November to March when the weather is dry and pleasantly cool, although this is also the high season, with more tourists and lively atmospheres, especially around holidays like Día de los Muertos.
April to May marks the end of the dry season. While it’s also a good time to travel, be prepared for scorching temperatures, especially in lower-altitude regions. The landscape can appear quite dry during these months, which may not be as visually appealing.
During the rainy season, June to October, expect frequent, intense afternoon showers. However, these rains cool down the temperatures, making the mornings very pleasant. The countryside is lush, which is perfect for nature enthusiasts!
You can check great climate graphs on besttravelmonths.com and weather-and-climate.com.
Not sure about what to pack for your adventure? Check our recommendations! And remember that, apart from super important items such as your own medicines, good walking shoes, and a set of four-seasons clothes, many times less is more when talking about luggage. Besides, it is possible to buy many of the following items once you are here.
At Lupita, we do include tents, foam and air mats with integrated pillows, 15ºC sleeping bags and liners, so you’ll have much more room in your bag!
In some areas, night temperatures can drop down to 5ºC. Therefore, we ask you to please bring extra insulation to combine with the provided 15ºC sleeping bags for the following tours:
Optionally, you can bring some other items such as 1 set of casual clothes for evenings out, a pouch or money belt inside your clothing for extra safety, and a book to read during your vacation. If you arrive days before our tour begins, bring or buy a small hand sanitiser for frequent use (we will provide one and you can refill it as needed on the day we begin the tour).
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