Best time to visit Celestun, Mexico

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The best time to visit Celestun is April

While Celestun is a popular destination to visit all year round, April is the ideal time to go due to a number of factors such as the climate, cost of travel and accommodation, as well as avoiding peak holiday periods.

In the height of summer, temperatures in Celestun can reach a maximum of 32℃ (90℉). The weather at night in the winter can get down to temperatures as low as 19℃ (67℉).

If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Celestun when the days are longest, you should visit in July. The wet season in Celestun usually falls during the months surrounding September each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.

For more information about when to travel to Celestun, the monthly weather breakdown and the best information and tools to book your trip, continue reading below.

Warmest month

August

Least rainfall

February

Most daylight

July

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Celestun seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Celestun as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Celestun is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Celestun

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Celestun for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Celestun climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Celestun for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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Celestun in January

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
  • Average humidity: 75%
  • Average sunny days: 20 days
  • Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 9 days
20 days
of pure sunshine
9 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Celestun in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Celestun in February

  • Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average humidity: 74%
  • Average sunny days: 22 days
  • Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 5 days
22 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Celestun in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Celestun in March

  • Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average humidity: 71%
  • Average sunny days: 25 days
  • Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 6 days
25 days
of pure sunshine
6 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Celestun in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Celestun in April

  • Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average high temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
  • Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average humidity: 71%
  • Average sunny days: 21 days
  • Average rainfall: 12mm (0") over 8 days
21 days
of pure sunshine
8 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Celestun in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Celestun in May

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
  • Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average humidity: 71%
  • Average sunny days: 18 days
  • Average rainfall: 33mm (1") over 10 days
18 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Celestun in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Celestun in June

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
  • Average low temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average humidity: 76%
  • Average sunny days: 9 days
  • Average rainfall: 89mm (4") over 17 days
9 days
of pure sunshine
17 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Celestun in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Celestun in July

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
  • Average low temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average humidity: 75%
  • Average sunny days: 11 days
  • Average rainfall: 40mm (2") over 15 days
11 days
of pure sunshine
15 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Celestun in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Celestun in August

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average high temperature: 31℃ (89℉)
  • Average low temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average humidity: 76%
  • Average sunny days: 7 days
  • Average rainfall: 63mm (2") over 20 days
7 days
of pure sunshine
20 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Celestun in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Celestun in September

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
  • Average low temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
  • Average humidity: 78%
  • Average sunny days: 5 days
  • Average rainfall: 91mm (4") over 23 days
5 days
of pure sunshine
23 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Celestun in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.

Celestun in October

  • Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
  • Average low temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 8 days
  • Average rainfall: 87mm (3") over 18 days
8 days
of pure sunshine
18 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Celestun in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Celestun in November

  • Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average humidity: 76%
  • Average sunny days: 13 days
  • Average rainfall: 47mm (2") over 13 days
13 days
of pure sunshine
13 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Celestun in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Celestun in December

  • Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 19 days
  • Average rainfall: 20mm (1") over 9 days
19 days
of pure sunshine
9 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Celestun in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Celestun is usually August, where temperatures tend to rise to around 31℃ (89℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Celestun is generally around February. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in February first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Celestun is generally around September, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of September too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Celestun, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in July are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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