Season guide · San Miguel de Allende · Mexico
San Miguel de Allende in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Microstar, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Warm to hot and dry, with jacaranda blossom and Semana Santa processions; May is the warmest month. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F), with about 7 rainy days across March–May. March–April are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 9°C (48°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 7
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 28°C (82°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 1 | 12 h | 4/5 |
| April | 30°C (86°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 2 | 12.6 h | 4/5 |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 4 | 13.1 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 30°C (86°F) against a yearly 27°C (81°F), and 7 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 spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- March: Semana Santa processions (March or April)
- April: Semana Santa processions (March or April)
Make the most of the weather
Park · Guadiana
Parque Juárez
Combine it with El Chorro and the lavaderos just above the park for a gentle loop from the Jardín.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Free
- Nature
Experience · Dolores Hidalgo road
La Gruta hot springs
About 10 km north of town, this spa has several outdoor thermal pools in landscaped gardens.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Kids
Viewpoint · Atascadero
El Mirador
Take a taxi up for sunset and walk down through the stairways towards El Chorro and the centre.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Free
- Couples
- Photo spot
Garden · Atascadero
El Charco del Ingenio
A botanical garden and nature reserve on the edge of town, with trails along a canyon and around a reservoir, a conservatory of Mexican cacti and succulents and wetlands that attract birds.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Views
Day trips in spring
- 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.
- Dolores Hidalgo (About 45 minutes by road) — The town where Miguel Hidalgo launched the War of Independence in 1810 with his call to arms from the parish church.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit San Miguel de Allende?
Yes: March–April are among the best months. Warm to hot and dry, with jacaranda blossom and Semana Santa processions; May is the warmest month.
+What is the weather like in San Miguel de Allende in spring?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F), with about 7 rainy days over the season.