Month guide · San Miguel de Allende · Mexico
San Miguel de Allende in October
What October is really like in San Miguel de Allende: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit San Miguel de Allende. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 11.6 hours of daylight. Rains end, skies clear and the countryside is still green; Día de Muertos preparations begin late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in October
October is the 9th-warmest month in San Miguel de Allende: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with September (26°C (79°F)), October is about as warm; by November highs stay near 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:38
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:19
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
Rainy season (June–September). Mild days with afternoon storms and green countryside, plus the Locos parade, music festivals and September's fiestas.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 4 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
- La Calaca festival and Día de Muertos events (late October to early November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 11°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit San Miguel de Allende?
It is one of the best months to visit San Miguel de Allende. Rains end, skies clear and the countryside is still green; Día de Muertos preparations begin late in the month.
+How warm is San Miguel de Allende in October?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in San Miguel de Allende in October?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.