When to visit San Miguel de Allende without the crowds
San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is calmest in June and August: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in March, April, September, October, November and December. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
Jun & Aug
When everyone heads home
The week after Holy Week.
Tip
Weddings fill up weekends, so go midweek.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 · moderate | 25 °C (76 °F)1 rainy day | New Year's Day |
| February | 3/5 · moderate | 27 °C (81 °F)1 rainy day | Constitution Day |
| March | 5/5 · busy | 30 °C (85 °F)1 rainy day | Holy Week processions (Mar/Apr), Benito Juárez's birthday |
| April | 5/5 · busy | 31 °C (88 °F)1 rainy day | Labour Day |
| May | 3/5 · moderate | 32 °C (90 °F)5 rainy days | |
| June | 1/5 · calm | 30 °C (85 °F)11 rainy days | |
| July | 3/5 · moderate ⚠ | 28 °C (83 °F)14 rainy days | |
| August | 2/5 · calm | 28 °C (83 °F)11 rainy days | |
| September | 4/5 · busy | 27 °C (81 °F)11 rainy days | San Miguel Arcángel festivities (late Sep), Independence Day |
| October | 4/5 · busy | 27 °C (81 °F)4 rainy days | |
| November | 5/5 · busy | 26 °C (79 °F)2 rainy days | Día de Muertos (Nov 1–2), Revolution Day |
| December | 4/5 · busy | 25 °C (76 °F)1 rainy day | Posadas & Christmas |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Rainy season (Jul): about 14 rainy days a month.
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, San Miguel de Allende tourist center, 2022-2024). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit San Miguel de Allende without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually June (crowds 1/5). In June the average high is 30 °C (85 °F). All the calm months: June and August.
When is San Miguel de Allende most crowded?
The busiest season is March, April, September, October, November and December. The week after Holy Week.
What is the weather like in San Miguel de Allende?
Average highs range from 25 °C (76 °F) in December to 32 °C (90 °F) in May, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025). It rains most in July (about 14 days) and least in January (1).
What should I know before going to San Miguel de Allende?
Rainy season (Jul): about 14 rainy days a month.
What festivals are there in San Miguel de Allende?
The main ones: Holy Week processions (Mar/Apr) (March); San Miguel Arcángel festivities (late Sep) (September); Día de Muertos (Nov 1–2) (November); Posadas & Christmas (December).
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