Campeche, Mexico
Campeche
Campeche is a city in Mexico, close to the sea. It has a population of about 249,623 (2020). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population249,623
Local time08:47
19.84° N, 90.52° WElevation 19 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
Postal codes24020, 24024 …October: high / low32° / 22°
Rain this month157mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Campeche at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:00 · 17:3411 h 35 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:13Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month37°C
Average high in May
Coolest month23°C
Average low in November
Wettest monthAugust
256 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
18 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
August
How Campeche has grown
People living in the built-up area (52 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+119%105k in 1975 → 230k in 2025Weather in Campeche
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 6 km/h · humidity 73%
Today22 Oct33°19°1.8 mm
Fri23 Oct33°19°
Sat24 Oct32°19°0.5 mm
Sun25 Oct32°17°
Mon26 Oct32°17°2.6 mm
Tue27 Oct32°19°
Wed28 Oct33°19°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct32°18°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct32°21°3 mm
Sat31 Oct34°20°1.5 mm
When to go to Campeche
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 62 | 61 | 54 | 48 | 34 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 36 | 58 | 61 |
| High | 30° | 32° | 34° | 36° | 37° | 35° | 35° | 35° | 34° | 32° | 29° | 30° |
| Low | 18° | 19° | 20° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 23° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 32 | 25 | 18 | 19 | 79 | 214 | 221 | 256 | 251 | 157 | 52 | 33 |
| Wet days | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 20 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 19 | 11 | 8 |
| Sea | 24° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 25° |
What's on in Campeche
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Campeche
Museum2.3 km
Museo de Arqueología Subacuática Fuerte de San José el AltoBuilt 1995Museum2.3 km
Museo de Arquitectura Maya Baluarte de la SoledadBuilt 1958More museums: Casa 6
Outdoors around Campeche
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Kin-HaCamp sites
2.7 kmCountry ClubGolf courses
3 kmNew Samula Trailer ParkCamp sites
4.6 kmWildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Campeche
Earthquakes around Campeche
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Tropical storms · Campeche
TSTropical Storm Cristobal (2020)70 km · 74 km/hC1Hurricane Franklin (2017)57 km · 74 km/hC3Hurricane Karl (2010)78 km · 83 km/hC2Hurricane Alex (2010)94 km · 74 km/hC5Hurricane Dean (2007)71 km · 139 km/hC1Hurricane Stan (2005)89 km · 65 km/hC5Hurricane Mitch (1998)20 km · 65 km/hC1Hurricane Dolly (1996)94 km · 65 km/hC3Hurricane Roxanne (1995)48 km · 120 km/hC2Hurricane Diana (1990)67 km · 83 km/h
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 1 · 2 km
Quaternary · 1
Universities and research institutes
Instituto CampechanoUniversity or college · founded 1714
Autonomous University of CampecheUniversity or college · founded 1989
Colegio de Estudios Científicos y Tecnológicos del Estado de CampecheUniversity or college · founded 1994
Universidad HispanoamericanaUniversity or college · founded 2009
Universidad Internacional IberoamericanaUniversity or college
El Colegio de la Frontera SurResearch institute · founded 1994
Towns and villages around Campeche
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Las Delicias1.9 kmSanta Margarita2.6 kmKinhá2.6 kmLa Sangre de Cristo4.5 kmAlejandro Aguilar4.5 kmAlazán4.6 kmEstela Mariana4.8 kmGuadalupe4.8 kmEl Encanto4.8 kmYalsí4.8 kmEl Maculís4.8 kmPredio Dos Seis Tres4.8 kmKalá5 kmEl Oasis5 kmSan Martín5.1 kmSan José5.2 kmParcela Sesenta y Ocho5.3 kmSeet Kaʼan Nuevo Castamay5.3 kmDídi5.4 kmJesús María5.4 kmLa Guadalupana5.5 kmCactún5.5 kmEl Ceibo5.5 kmEl Milagro5.6 kmEl Zapote5.6 kmEl Borregazo5.7 kmEl Diamante de July5.8 kmSambulá5.8 kmEl Callejón5.8 kmElvis5.9 kmNinguno [Depósito de Explosivos]5.9 kmSan Balam5.9 kmImí5.9 kmHermanos Gil6 kmLa Herradura6.1 kmEdgar6.2 kmSan Manuel6.2 kmEborca6.2 kmJota Pe6.2 kmLujair6.3 kmSiete Huevos y Medio6.3 kmCalaktoc6.3 kmChacón6.4 kmLa Campiña6.5 kmRichaud6.5 kmEscalante6.7 kmSanta María6.8 kmLa Bendición7 kmEl Sacrificio7 kmLas Islas7.1 kmLa Victoria7.3 kmChinalandia7.3 kmDelfines de Márquez7.3 kmLas Curvas7.3 kmEl Mirador7.6 kmTres Hermanos7.7 kmLos Osos7.7 kmEl Pentágono7.9 kmVigue8 kmParaíso II8.2 kmChina8.3 kmSan Bartolo8.3 kmLas Margaritas8.6 kmAlesa8.8 kmLas Bugambilias8.8 kmCastamay8.9 kmLa Guadalupe9 kmCotilá9.1 kmVilla Cecil9.1 kmAna María9.2 kmLa Esperanza9.5 kmLos Cardenales9.5 kmSak-Katsín9.5 kmSan Antonio9.6 kmJuan Diego9.6 kmEl Gallo9.6 kmSamá9.6 kmSanta Genoveva9.7 kmLerma9.7 kmLos Tamarindos9.7 km
Campeche from above
Around Campeche12 places to see, do and reach nearby
Museo de Arqueología Subacuática Fuerte de San José el AltoMuseum2.3 kmMuseo de Arquitectura Maya Baluarte de la SoledadMuseum2.3 kmMuseo El Palacio Centro CulturalMuseum2.3 kmMuseo Universitario de la VidaMuseum1.7 kmMuseo de Arte Sacro (Capilla de Jesús de Nazareno)Museum2.1 kmEstación CampecheStation4.6 kmLermaPlace9.7 kmHecelchakánPlace55 kmTenaboPlace38 kmSeybaplayaPlace29 kmChampotónPlace59 kmBolonchén CahuichPlace55 km
Postal codes
24020240242402624028–2402924049–240502405824060240632406724069240802409024097
Getting to Campeche
Ingeniero Alberto Acuña Ongay International AirportCPE
3.3 kmManuel Crescencio Rejón International AirportMID
151 kmCiudad del Carmen International AirportCME
189 kmEstación CampecheRailway station
4.6 kmPlaces near Campeche
Places with a climate like Campeche
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Campeche?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Campeche.
What is the hottest month in Campeche?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 37°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Campeche?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Campeche?
August is the wettest month with about 256 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Campeche?
The sea is warmest in August at about 30°C and coolest in January at about 24°C.
What is the postal code of Campeche?
Campeche has 15 postal codes: 24020, 24024, 24026, 24028–24029, 24049–24050, 24058, 24060, 24063, 24067, 24069, 24080, 24090 ….