San Miguel de Allende · Month comparison
June vs October
October ranks #1 overall vs June at #10. Rainy season fading, Day of the Dead approaching — arguably SMA's single best month.
June
#10 of 12 months
Strong option
Rainy season begins but it's afternoon thunderstorms, not all-day grey — mornings stay clear.
- ↑Mornings are reliably sunny and cool — a full day of sightseeing before rain arrives at 3pm
- ↑Countryside around SMA turns vivid green; mirador views become dramatic with clouds
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 | June | October |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 6 | 8 |
| Value score | 7 | 6 |
| Crowd score | 8 | 6 |
| Events score | 5 | 9 |
| Atmosphere | 7 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 25°C | 24°C |
| Monthly rain | 85mm | 45mm |
| Daily sunshine | 8hrs | 8.5hrs |
June trade-offs
- ↓Afternoon thunderstorms arrive most days — plan indoor activities or hotel return by 3pm
- ↓Humidity climbs noticeably compared to the dry season; evenings feel muggy after rain
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 →