San Miguel de Allende · Month comparison
November vs October
October ranks #1 overall vs November at #3. Rainy season fading, Day of the Dead approaching — arguably SMA's single best month.
November
#3 of 12 months
Best match
Day of the Dead transforms SMA into a riot of marigolds and candlelight — one of Mexico's great events.
- ↑Day of the Dead (Nov 1–2) in SMA is spectacular: candlelit cemetery vigils, marigold-covered altars across the jardín, processions
- ↑Dry season fully returned — clear blue days, brilliant light on the Parroquia's pink façade
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 | November | October |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 8 | 8 |
| Value score | 6 | 6 |
| Crowd score | 5 | 6 |
| Events score | 8 | 9 |
| Atmosphere | 9 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 23°C | 24°C |
| Monthly rain | 12mm | 45mm |
| Daily sunshine | 9hrs | 8.5hrs |
November trade-offs
- ↓Day of the Dead weekend itself is fully sold out months ahead — nightly rates spike dramatically
- ↓Nights cool to 7°C; rooftop restaurants get cold after sunset
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 →