Mexico's coastal hot spots, like Cancun and Los Cabos, offer warmth and sun almost year-round, while high-elevation Mexico City boasts consistently mild temperatures and plenty of indoor activities to enjoy when the rainy season hits.
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South of Mexico City, the states of Morelos, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Chiapas are less prone to cold or freezing temperatures during the winter months.
In Cabo, the tides are strong (which creates the wonderful crashing waves it's known for), but it makes the water a little less swimmable. The Verdict: The picturesque Caribbean beaches feel more exotic, but Pacific beaches have more personality.
The hottest places in Mexico tend to be on the coast, but the highest ever recorded temperature in Mexico was set in June 1995 at a sizzling 52 °C in Mexicali, the capital of Baja California. The number 1 hottest place in Mexico based on average annual temperature is Tabasco. Mexico has two main seasons – wet and dry.
Inevitably, Caribbean beaches have a bit of an edge over Pacific beaches. If you want flawless beach photos for Instagram, then Cancun is the place to be. The beaches around Puerto Vallarta are smaller and some are rockier. But there are excellent beaches in PV: Los Muertos and Playa Camarones are the most popular.
East Coast: Mexico's east coast, particularly the Caribbean Sea's turquoise waters in spots like Tulum, are the stuff beach vacation dreams are made of. The east coast also has a reputation for soft white sand and warm, calm waters.
Though both vacation destinations stack up pretty even when it comes to beaches, Hawaii offers mountain views, a more outdoor atmosphere, historic surfing, and a variety of different colored sand beaches that Mexico does not. Hawaiian beaches: White, black, red, and green sand beaches. Legendary surf.
These months are typically April, May, September, and October. During these months, flight prices tend to be cheaper due to lower demand from tourists and business travelers.
How a trip to Cancún or Los Cabos fits into your budget depends on what type of traveler you are, but usually, Cancún is the more affordable option. As Cancún has a larger variety of accommodations, you're more likely to find a good deal, especially if you stay in the downtown area instead of the pricier Hotel Zone.