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Isla Holbox, Mexico · Tropical

Isla Holbox: best months to visit

February (8.8/10) · September (5.0/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 21.52°N · 87.38°W
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February
Depends on your goals
8.8/10
☀️ Feb
Top score (8.8/10)
🌤️ Nov
Alt. (8.5/10)
Sep
Plus rude (5.0/10)
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
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When to visit Isla Holbox?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Isla Holbox, February and November clearly stand out. September concentrates the least favorable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 February · 8.8 November · 8.5 December · 8.5 January · 8.4 ⚠️ September · 5.0
8.4
Jan
8.8
Feb
6.1
Mar
5.9
Apr
5.5
May
5.3
Jun
5.2
Jul
5.0
Aug
5.0
Sep
5.4
Oct
8.5
Nov
8.5
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Isla Holbox offers 4 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 8.8 in February vs 5.0 in September.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 4 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Nov · Dec)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
☀️ January →72°F79°F18%1.6mm6.6h8.4/10Best period
☀️ February →72°F82°F13%1.1mm7.4h8.8/10Best period
⛅ March →72°F86°F10%0.7mm8.2h6.1/10Decent period
🌥️ April →75°F88°F13%1.1mm8.2h5.9/10Decent period
🌥️ May →77°F90°F19%1.9mm8.2h5.5/10Decent period
🌥️ June →77°F88°F37%5.5mm7.0h5.3/10Decent period
🌥️ July →79°F88°F33%3.0mm6.8h5.2/10Decent period
🌥️ August →77°F88°F38%3.8mm6.5h5.0/10Decent period
🌥️ September →77°F88°F44%4.8mm6.0h5.0/10Decent period
🌥️ October →77°F86°F32%4.1mm6.4h5.4/10Decent period
☀️ November →73°F82°F24%2.5mm6.6h8.5/10Best period
☀️ December →72°F81°F18%1.5mm6.6h8.5/10Best period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Jan → Feb
Good transition
Mar · Oct
Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (February)
🌡️ Feel
Warm
☀️ UV
6.8 · Moderate-Strong
💧 Humidity feel
66°F · Humid
☔ Rain
13% · 1.1 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
7.4h/day
10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Isla Holbox

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min72°75°79°82°86°90°201620172018201920202021202220232024202587°F — decade peak (2024)+0.77°F / decade
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Mexico

🗣️LanguageSpanish
💶CurrencyMexican Peso ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthMay · 90°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 79°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 44%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location

Where is Isla Holbox ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Tropical climate with a 8.8 → 5.0 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
21.52°N · 87.38°W
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Isla Holbox?
February is the best month with 82°F highs, 72°F lows, 7.4h of sunshine and 13.0% rainy days. The months of February & November offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Isla Holbox get in February?
Isla Holbox averages 7.4 sunshine hours per day in February. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.5/10.
What is the rainiest month in Isla Holbox?
September is the most unfavourable month with September has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Isla Holbox in February?
In February, overnight lows reach 72°F, while afternoon highs average 82°F.
Is Isla Holbox good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Isla Holbox scores 8.1/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains February with a score of 8.5/10.
When should you avoid Isla Holbox?
September is the most difficult month to visit Isla Holbox, with September has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.