When to go · San Carlos
San Carlos in October
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry, 24–29 °C (75–84 °F) days); diving peaks Mar–Jun). Across Mexico: Storm risk continues early in the month; highlands dry out and turn green.Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry, 75–84 °F (24–29 °C) days); diving peaks Mar–Jun). Across Mexico: Storm risk continues early in the month; highlands dry out and turn green.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Low
- Mexico overall
- Prices
- Low
- Mexico overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry, 24–29 °C (75–84 °F) days); diving peaks Mar–Jun). Across Mexico: Storm risk continues early in the month; highlands dry out and turn green.Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry, 75–84 °F (24–29 °C) days); diving peaks Mar–Jun). 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:
- NovemberGreatInside San Carlos's best window: Nov–Apr (dry, 24–29 °C days); diving peaks Mar–Jun.
- DecemberGreatInside San Carlos's best window: Nov–Apr (dry, 24–29 °C days); diving peaks Mar–Jun.
- JanuaryGreatInside San Carlos's best window: Nov–Apr (dry, 24–29 °C days); diving peaks Mar–Jun.
- FebruaryGreatInside San Carlos's best window: Nov–Apr (dry, 24–29 °C days); diving peaks Mar–Jun.
Weather in October
- San CarlosHighs around 34 °C (93 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 93 °F (34 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 2 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 San Carlos, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Oct: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Jan: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 2
Jan: 2
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Oct: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 1
Jan: 0
October: Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry, 24–29 °C days); diving peaks Mar–Jun). Across Mexico: Storm risk continues early in the month; highlands dry out and turn green.
January: Inside San Carlos's best window: Nov–Apr (dry, 24–29 °C days); diving peaks Mar–Jun.
San Carlos: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen