Where in Mexico has Cooler Weather?
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Hi Carmel,
A good place to begin your search would be moving inland, and taking a look at the colonial highland regions. In the high Sierra region, the heat and humidity you find at many of Mexico’s beaches won’t be as much of a problem.
If you’re interested in living in this region, it’s hard to pick somewhere you’ll enjoy more than San Miguel de Allende; a charming, cultural hotspot, tucked away in the comfortable climate of the Mexican colonial highlands.
San Miguel’s air is crisp and clean, enjoying a moderate climate year-round, which makes for perfect t-shirt weather. Most days, the temperatures will linger around 70s F, while the nights are cool but not cold, sitting around the 50 F mark consistently.
Besides its ideal climate (in your case), San Miguel de Allende is one of Mexico’s pre-eminent expat hubs. It’s incredibly popular for people with an interest in the arts. Its old town is a protected UNESCO heritage site, and there’s a ton of cultural activities relating to traditional festivals, art, music, and food to enjoy all year long.
San Miguel’s nickname is “the heart of Mexico,” and it’s easy to see why. It’s the perfect way to combine the beautiful weather Mexico has to offer, without suffering the same level of accompanying humidity you often find at the beach, while immersing yourself in an old colonial town that’s distinctly and truly a Mexican cultural haven..
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San Miguel is reportedly also a little more expensive than some other locations in the highlands. My wife and I have a house in Ajijic in the state of Jalisco. It has a very good climate, reportedly one of the best in the world. The temperature range is generally 60-80 degrees, dipping below 60 in the winter months sometimes and above 80 occasionally. But in the summer it is the rainy season which tends to keep it cooler, and it generally rains at night and nice during the day. San Mmiguel is around 6500-7500 feet above sea level and can get a little colder in the winter, whereas Ajijic is about 5000' and doesn't get as cold. It is also on the shores of the largest lake in Mexico, lago de chapla or Lake Chapala which helps moderate the temperature swings. There is a significant expat community and an expat organization by the name of the Lake Chapal Society. IL has written it up some in the past. It has a significant winter season because of the favorable climate during which we rent our house because we live in FL and don't have to escape the winters!
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i am also interested in suggestion for cooler sumer weather. However, San Miguel is too high for me. i need tostay at or below 5,000 feet. I love Purto Vallarta, but it is too warm and humid in the summer. it is also a little pricey. Any suggestions?
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Hi Mathew,
I'm not sure if anyone has gotten back to you but have you looked at Lake Chapala? It's around 5,000 ft but has a very comfortable climate due it's being nestled next to a lake surrounded by mountains. They say this microclimate is the best in Mexico. Here is more information if you'd like a quick read on this beautiful expat haven.
https://internationalliving.com/countries/mexico/lake-chapala-mexico/ -
In regards to the weather in San Miguel de Allende, do check the temperature averages. We were there last year in early May and it was so hot that we left a day early. It may have been a one off time period, but always good to double check.
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Sorry. Posted in the wrong place. For Mexico look into Guadalajara and Oaxaca.