Photo information

Chichen Itza

Photo
Daniel Schwen
Licence
CC BY-SA 4.0
Original
View source
Changes
Cropped
Trailwind
Wonder of the World

Chichen Itza

Yucatan, Mexico
Best timeNov–Mar
Set inYucatan, Mexico
In season~86°F high
Climate
Data source

Climate

Source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

66–95°F
Fares from$389
Nearest airportMID
CurrencyMXN
LanguageSpanish
TimezoneUTC-06:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Chichen Itza
Directions (Google Maps) →
Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Feb–Apr. Go in Jan, May for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightMar · 63%
WarmestApr · 95°F
WettestAug
Best windowNov–Mar
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Chichen Itza: carved stone frieze of the Tres Dinteles building in the forest
Photo information

Chichen Itza

Photo
HJPD
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0
Original
View source
Changes
Cropped

Monumental Maya pyramid city on the Yucatan plain.

Best time to visit

Aim for Nov–Mar, the 5 months that line up best.

On foot

The classic way in is the Chichen Itza and cenotes. Nearest airport is MID.

Route details →

Pairs well with

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chichen Itza?

The best time to visit Chichen Itza is November–March, in Yucatan, Mexico.

Where is Chichen Itza?

Chichen Itza is in Yucatan, Mexico. The nearest major airport is MID.

What is Chichen Itza known for?

Monumental Maya pyramid city on the Yucatan plain.

Explore Cancun →

Featured in

Chichen Itza: rows of stone columns at the Temple of the Warriors
Photo information

Chichen Itza

Photo
Ulrich Dus
Licence
CC BY-SA 4.0
Original
View source
Changes
Cropped