Season guide · San Miguel de Allende · Mexico
San Miguel de Allende in the dry winter
December–February: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Bright, sunny days in the low 20s °C and cold nights near 5 °C; busy over the holidays and with winter residents. Expect highs up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F), with about 4 rainy days across December–February. February is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- December–February
- Temperatures
- 6°C (43°F) to 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 4
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in the dry winter
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C (73°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 2 | 11 h | 4/5 |
| February | 25°C (77°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 1 | 11.4 h | 4/5 |
| December | 23°C (73°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 1 | 10.9 h | 5/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 24°C (75°F) against a yearly 27°C (81°F), and 4 of the year's roughly 67 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in the dry winter
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- February: San Miguel Writers' Conference (usually February)
- December: Posadas processions (16–24 December)
- December: Christmas and New Year celebrations around the Jardín
Make the most of the weather
Viewpoint · Atascadero
El Mirador
The lookout on the Salida a Querétaro road, above the eastern edge of the centre, gives the panoramic view of the town: the Parroquia's spires, the church domes and the reservoir and plain beyond.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Free
- Couples
- Photo spot
Garden · Atascadero
El Charco del Ingenio
Walk the canyon trail in the morning, when it is cool and birds are active; wear sturdy shoes for the rocky paths.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Views
Park · Guadiana
Parque Juárez
The town's main park, a few blocks south of the centre, is shaded by tall trees along a stream, with paths, fountains, a playground and basketball courts.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Free
- Nature
Experience · Dolores Hidalgo road
La Gruta hot springs
Go on a weekday morning, when the cave pool is quietest; arrive early on weekends, when local families fill the pools.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Kids
Day trips in the dry winter
- Sanctuary of Atotonilco (About 20 minutes by road) — This 18th-century sanctuary is covered inside with folk-baroque murals of Biblical scenes, painted over decades by Miguel Antonio Martínez de Pocasangre.
- Guanajuato (About 1.5 hours by road) — The state capital fills a narrow ravine with colourful houses, plazas and underground roads that follow old river tunnels.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the dry winter a good time to visit San Miguel de Allende?
Yes: February is among the best months. Bright, sunny days in the low 20s °C and cold nights near 5 °C; busy over the holidays and with winter residents.
+What is the weather like in San Miguel de Allende in the dry winter?
Highs of up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F), with about 4 rainy days over the season.