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Which side of Mexico is hottest?

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.



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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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Here's our list of Mexico's best beaches to help you plan your next getaway.
  • Playa del Amor, Baja California Sur.
  • Playa Sisal, Yucatán.
  • Playa Carrizalillo, Oaxaca.
  • Playa Delfines, Quintana Roo.
  • Playa Mayto, Jalisco.
  • Playa Troncones, Guerrero.
  • Playa Balandra, Baja California Sur.
  • Puerto Progreso, Yucatán.


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Photo: Marama Beach has the clearest water in Mexico Perfection at Palifitos Paradise!

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The warmest place in Mexico in December will typically be on the Caribbean coast, although Mexico's Pacific coast will also be warm and sunny. December is also the peak season for many tourist destinations in Mexico, offering a wide range of holiday events and activities for Christmas and the New Year.

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Cancun's tropical climate means it has both, a wet and a dry season but the temperature all year around 30 °C. The sea temperature is at its hottest between September and October which also means that the hurricane risk is greater during that period.

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7 Delicious Foods to Eat While You're in Mexico
  • Tacos al pastor. This popular taco dish is a far cry from the tacos you might have tried anywhere else. ...
  • Chilaquiles. Breakfast in Mexico is a big deal, usually the largest meal of the day. ...
  • Chiles en nogada. This dish is as patriotic as it is tasty. ...
  • Enchiladas. ...
  • Tamales. ...
  • Elote.


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24 Most Beautiful Places in Mexico
  • 01 of 24. El Pescadero, Baja California Sur. ...
  • 02 of 24. Todos Santos, Baja California Sur. ...
  • 03 of 24. Oaxaca City, Oaxaca. ...
  • 04 of 24. La Paz and Isla Espiritu Santo, Baja California Sur. ...
  • 05 of 24. Mexico City, State of Mexico. ...
  • 06 of 24. Isla Holbox, Quintana Roo. ...
  • 07 of 24. Merida, Yucatán. ...
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Most Beautiful Places in Mexico
  • Cañón del Sumidero (Sumidero Canyon) ...
  • Hierve el Agua. ...
  • El Castillo, Chichen Itza. ...
  • Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City. ...
  • Pico de Orizaba. ...
  • Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán, Oaxaca City. ...
  • Isla Mujeres. ...
  • Cabo San Lucas Arch, Cabo San Lucas.


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Marama Beach has the clearest water in Mexico - Picture of El Dorado Maroma, Playa Maroma
  • El Dorado Maroma.
  • Playa Maroma Hotels.
  • Playa Maroma.
  • Playa del Carmen.
  • Riviera Maya.
  • Quintana Roo.
  • Yucatan Peninsula. Mexico.


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