The 4 Seasons of the Year in Mexico and their Characteristics

The seasons of the year in Mexico They occur in different parts of the territory with certain peculiarities in terms of temperature, duration, humidity and rainfall. In various places in Mexico you can see the seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter during the course of the year..

In many places, the climate does not vary much during the year and we usually speak of dry or humid climates, since the seasons are not very marked..

In general, it is estimated that spring comes to Mexico from the end of March to the end of June, summer begins in late June and ends in late September, autumn occurs from late September to late December, and winter lasts from end of December to end of March.

The most important factors that influence the climate of Mexico and its seasons of the year are the geography of the territory, the presence of two oceans with which it limits, its location in the northern hemisphere of the earth and its proximity to the Caribbean region, among others..

In Mexico, high temperatures range between 30 and 40 ° C, in spring and summer depending on the region of the country where you are. For example, in the Federal District, it reaches an average of 17 ° C due to the altitude.

In regions to the north or south, the climate is completely different, since it is where they become more extreme, depending on the season of the year.

Article index

• 1 Spring (March 21-June 20)
• 2 Summer (June 21-September 23)
• 3 Fall (September 23-December 21)
• 4 Winter (December 21-March 20)
• 5 References

Spring (March 21-June 20)

Spring in Mexico presents relatively warm climates with temperatures close to 30 ° C. Officially it begins on March 21 of each year, succeeding the winter season. During the spring there are various festivities related to this season.

The characteristic spring weather is mostly dry as well as warm. However, Mexico has such a large territory that it encourages changing temperatures.

Even at this time low temperatures, rainfall, winds and even frosts can be appreciated..

Temperatures range from 12 ° C between the minimum and maximum of 30 ° C. In general, the warmest temperatures are registered in the middle of the season. The hours of the day are longer, so these can be used much more.

In May the weather turns dry to give way to the rainy season, which lasts until October.

Time of allergies

During this season the plants begin to carry out the pollination process. Pollen is a very fine dust that can cause allergies in some people..

In this sense, its level in the air can vary due to the action of factors such as temperature and rainfall. People who are sensitive to pollen can develop allergy symptoms during this season..

Astronomical events in the spring

• Total lunar eclipse known as the Blue Moon, in late March.
• Lyrid meteor shower that will be visible in April.
• Eta Aquarid meteor shower, brighter than the Lyrid, and which will be visible in May.
• Jupiter's opposition, which will cause it to appear closer to Earth and brighter in the night sky.

Summer (June 21-September 23)

Summer in Mexico officially begins on June 21 of each year and ends on September 23. It is a time of intense heat with temperatures reaching 38 ° C in various areas of the country.

During this time there are occasional rains. It is a favorable season for tourism on the famous Mexican beaches.

It is the hottest season of the year and with higher humidity, since it is marked by the rainy season that usually occurs in the afternoon. In this sense, again the oscillation in temperatures is influenced by the region of the country.

To the north, high temperatures can be extreme, higher than 38 ° C. This occurs in states such as Baja California, Sonora and Chihuahua.

Cooler areas with greater rainfall can be found in cities in the center and south of the territory, such as Mexico City, Oaxaca, Veracruz and among others..

Astronomical events of the summer

• In June the opposition of Saturn to Earth will occur, so it will be seen closer and brighter in the sky.
• The opposition of Mars to Earth, in the month of July.
• Meteor Shower Delta Aquarids, a phenomenon that will last from the end of July to the end of August.
• Partial solar eclipse, the second week of August.
• Perseid Meteor Shower.
• Neptune's opposition to Earth at its shortest distance, so a bright blue dot will be visible in the September sky.

Fall (September 23-December 21)

It is the shortest season of the year in this country. The Mexican autumn is officially declared between September 23 and December 21.

It is characterized by favoring dry climates, however, in early autumn the rain increases due to the influence of tropical cyclones from both the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean.

The reason the weather is generally dry at this time is because the rainy season ends. However, some partial rains are not ruled out.

Usually the Mexican fall is quite cool, with temperatures that drop towards the evening hours. The number of daylight hours is shortened and the day lasts the same as the night.

Astronomical events in the fall

• Low intensity Draconid meteor shower for some days in October.
• Rain of stars known as Orionids, which will last for almost a month, from October to November.
• Uranus's opposition to Earth at the end of October. It will look like a blue-green bright spot overnight.
• Leonid Meteor Shower in November.
• Taurid Meteor Shower. They will see each other twice, in September and December.

Winter (December 21-March 20)

It officially begins on December 21. The temperature during winter can reach a few degrees below zero in some regions of the country.

Despite the fact that the incidence of solar radiation during this season is significantly reduced, sunny days are still common and there are few rains.

During this season, temperatures vary depending on the region, which causes each winter to seem different. It is characterized by low rainfall. This is because winter in Mexico coincides with the dry season, mostly in the south of the territory..

Temperatures in areas near the coast vary from warm to low on some occasions. Factors like ocean temperature and water vapor affect temperatures.

In the central region, temperatures are quite low, especially in the morning and at night..

During this season the average temperatures fluctuate between minimums of 6 ° C and maximums of 21 ° C. The middle of the season is when it is coldest. Frosts can be common due to the agglomeration of cold air.

Winter has the sunniest days in March, although with strong winds. 1967 was the year in which a snowfall occurred that covered 50% of the Mexican territory- In the Federal District, the snow reached heights of up to 60 cm in some areas of the historic center.

Astronomical events in winter

• A supermoon the first days of January.
• Meteor Shower or Quadrantid Stars.
• The conjunction between Jupiter and Mars will occur: it will appear that they are very close in the sky.

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