San Miguel de Allende · Month comparison
July vs October
October ranks #1 overall vs July at #11. Rainy season fading, Day of the Dead approaching — arguably SMA's single best month.
July
#11 of 12 months
Strong option
Peak rainy season — lush, green, and tourist-free, with reliable morning sunshine.
- ↑Most lush and photogenic version of SMA: bougainvillea overflows walls, hillsides deep green
- ↑Fewest international tourists of the year; restaurants, studios, and markets feel genuinely local
October
#1 of 12 months
Best match
Rainy season fading, Day of the Dead approaching — arguably SMA's single best month.
- ↑Rain retreats to occasional showers; mornings and afternoons consistently clear and warm
- ↑Day of the Dead preparations begin mid-October — marigolds, sugar skulls, and altars appear across the city
| Factor | July | October |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 6 | 8 |
| Value score | 7 | 6 |
| Crowd score | 8 | 6 |
| Events score | 5 | 9 |
| Atmosphere | 7 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 24°C | 24°C |
| Monthly rain | 95mm | 45mm |
| Daily sunshine | 7.5hrs | 8.5hrs |
July trade-offs
- ↓Highest rainfall month — afternoon downpours can flood cobblestone streets temporarily
- ↓Some days the clouds build early and you get overcast light by noon rather than 3pm
October trade-offs
- ↓Day of the Dead weekend (Nov 1–2) creates a surge in advance — book October stays early
- ↓Temperatures dropping at night: 11°C evenings require a jacket after sundown
Scores compare months within San Miguel de Allende. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →