Temascal
San Miguel Soyaltepec · Mexico
Temascal is a town in the Mexican state of Oaxaca which is the seat of the municipality of San Miguel Soyaltepec. It is part of the Tuxtepec District of the Papaloapan Region. The name Soyaltepec means "hill of palm trees" in Náhuatl but the area also has the Mazatec name of Naxhingee, which means "ragged hill".
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are December–February.
May is the hottest month, with highs around 35°C (94°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around 17°C (62°F).
The wettest month is July, with rain on about 21 days.
February is the sunniest month, with about 6.4 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 75% of places in Mexico.
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16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 29°
- Humidity
- 95%
- Wind
- 8 km/h S
- Gusts
- 29 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1017 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:20 / 17:58
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Temascal
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 26° | 27° | 31° | 34° | 35° | 33° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 27° |
| Average low | 17° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 19° | 18° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 55 | 46 | 45 | 54 | 128 | 477 | 599 | 548 | 517 | 233 | 105 | 71 |
| Rain days | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 8 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 5.6 | 6.4 | 6.1 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 6 | 6.4 | 5.1 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.4 |
| Daylight (h) | 11.1 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 12.7 | 12.2 | 11.7 | 11.2 | 11 |
| Humidity (%) | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 78 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Wind (km/h) | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Go score | 86 | 86 | 64 | 48 | 37 | 30 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 54 | 72 | 82 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Temascal, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
Rainy season: May–November Dry season: December–April (Based on average monthly rainfall)
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Good | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair |
| Hiking | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair |
| Photography & sunsets | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Temascal: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Temascal: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 127 V · 60 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Mexican Peso
MXN · $
1 USD ≈ 18.5 MXN
- Languages
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +52
- Emergency911
- Meal, casual restaurantMX$255≈ $14.00
- CappuccinoMX$62.00≈ $3.40
- Beer (0.5 l)MX$91.00≈ $4.90
- Bottled water (1.5 l)MX$28.00≈ $1.50
- Taxi, 5 kmMX$180≈ $9.70
- Public transport ticketMX$33.00≈ $1.80
- Mid-range hotel, per nightMX$2,100≈ $115
Estimated from Mexico’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 59% of US levels.
- Nov 16Revolution Day
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Feb 1Constitution Day
4 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6 (1985).
How to get to Temascal
Nearest airports
- VERGeneral Heriberto Jara International AirportVeracruz102 km
- OAXXoxocotlán International AirportOaxaca142 km
- PBCHermanos Serdán International AirportPuebla231 km
- HUXBahías de Huatulco International AirportHuatulco275 km
- MEXMexico City Benito Juárez International AirportMexico City310 km
- NLUFelipe Ángeles International AirportMexico City321 km
Distances
- Mexico City316 km 5 h 28
- Tijuana2,599 km 45 h 03 · 3 h 59
- Iztapalapa306 km 5 h 18
- Puebla210 km 3 h 39
- Ecatepec de Morelos318 km 5 h 31
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Hotels in Temascal
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Places with a climate like Temascal
Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
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San Jose del Monte
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Santa Cruz de Yojoa
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Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
Climate in Temascal
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Temascal?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Temascal is December–February.
What is the weather like in Temascal in October?
In October, Temascal averages a high of 30°C (87°F) and a low of 21°C (70°F), with 233 mm of rain on about 14 days.
What is the rainiest month in Temascal?
July, with rain on about 21 days.
What is the nearest airport to Temascal?
General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER), about 102 km away.
What power plugs are used in Mexico?
Plug types A, B, at 127 V.
What currency is used in Mexico?
Mexican Peso (MXN).
What is the emergency number in Mexico?
911.
When is Temascal most crowded?
The busiest months are December–February.
When is Temascal least crowded?
The quietest months are May–July.
What time zone is Temascal in?
America/Mexico_City (UTC-6).
What is the population of Temascal?
About 6,566.