When to go · General Terán
General Terán in October
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Mar–May (festival season)). Across Mexico: Storm risk continues early in the month; highlands dry out and turn green.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Low
- Mexico overall
- Prices
- Low
- Mexico overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Mar–May (festival season)). Across Mexico: Storm risk continues early in the month; highlands dry out and turn green.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- MarchGreatInside General Terán's best window: Mar–May (festival season).
- AprilGreatInside General Terán's best window: Mar–May (festival season).
- MayGreatInside General Terán's best window: Mar–May (festival season).
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May (festival season)). Across Mexico: Día de Muertos (1–2 Nov): book Oaxaca and Pátzcuaro months ahead; dry season starts.
Weather in October
- General TeránHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 17 °C (63 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 63 °F (17 °C), rain on about 5 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Día de Muertos big impact
31 Oct – 2 Nov · Mexico
Altars and cemetery vigils; Oaxaca, Pátzcuaro and Mexico City book out months ahead.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Mexico overall
- Low
- Prices · Mexico overall
- Low
Mexico overall: Storm risk continues early in the month; highlands dry out and turn green.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in General Terán, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Mixed
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Mar: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Oct: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Mar: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 5
Mar: 4 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Mar: High
Prices
Oct: Low
Mar: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 1
Mar: 1
October: Outside the best window (Mar–May (festival season)). Across Mexico: Storm risk continues early in the month; highlands dry out and turn green.
March: Inside General Terán's best window: Mar–May (festival season).
General Terán: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen