When to visit Mazatlán without the crowds
Mazatlán (Mexico) is calmest in September, October and November: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in March, April and July. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals. Careful with September and October: the calm has a reason (see the seasonal heads-ups).
Best months
Nov, Jan & May
When everyone heads home
The week after Holy Week.
Tip
Holy Week packs the beach with domestic visitors; November has the same sun without them.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 · moderate ✦ | 24 °C (74 °F)1 rainy day · water 23 °C | New Year's Day |
| February | 3/5 · moderate ✦ | 23 °C (74 °F)1 rainy day · water 22 °C | Mazatlán Carnival (Feb/Mar, varies), Constitution Day |
| March | 4/5 · busy ✦ | 23 °C (74 °F)0 rainy days · water 22 °C | Benito Juárez's birthday |
| April | 4/5 · busy | 24 °C (76 °F)0 rainy days · water 24 °C | Labour Day |
| May | 3/5 · moderate | 27 °C (80 °F)0 rainy days · water 26 °C | |
| June | 3/5 · moderate | 28 °C (83 °F)3 rainy days · water 29 °C | |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 30 °C (86 °F)7 rainy days · water 30 °C | |
| August | 3/5 · moderate ⚠ | 30 °C (87 °F)16 rainy days · water 31 °C | |
| September | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 30 °C (86 °F)15 rainy days · water 31 °C | Independence Day |
| October | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 30 °C (85 °F)6 rainy days · water 30 °C | |
| November | 2/5 · calm | 27 °C (81 °F)1 rainy day · water 28 °C | Revolution Day |
| December | 3/5 · moderate ✦ | 25 °C (77 °F)1 rainy day · water 25 °C | Christmas Day |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up. ✦ = something special to see.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Peak Pacific hurricane season (Aug–Oct): check the forecast before you go.
- Rainy season (Aug–Sep): about 15–16 rainy days a month.
What to see, and when
- Humpback whales off the coast (Dec–Mar).
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. Includes official tourism statistics (DataTur, Mazatlán tourist center, 2022-2024). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Mazatlán without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually October (crowds 1/5). In October the average high is 30 °C (85 °F). All the calm months: September, October and November.
When is Mazatlán most crowded?
The busiest season is March, April and July. The week after Holy Week.
What is the weather like in Mazatlán?
Average highs range from 23 °C (74 °F) in March to 30 °C (87 °F) in August, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025). It rains most in August (about 16 days) and least in March (0).
What should I know before going to Mazatlán?
Peak Pacific hurricane season (Aug–Oct): check the forecast before you go. Rainy season (Aug–Sep): about 15–16 rainy days a month.
What is there to see in Mazatlán by season?
Humpback whales off the coast (Dec–Mar).
What festivals are there in Mazatlán?
The main ones: Mazatlán Carnival (Feb/Mar, varies) (February).
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