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Mexico vs China: Best Time to Visit
Trying to choose between Mexico and China? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.
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Month-by-month: which is better?
| Month | Mexico | China | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | best | shoulder | Mexico 🇲🇽 |
| February | best | good | Mexico 🇲🇽 |
| March | best | best | tie |
| April | best | best | tie |
| May | good | good | tie |
| June | good | shoulder | Mexico 🇲🇽 |
| July | shoulder | shoulder | tie |
| August | shoulder | good | China 🇨🇳 |
| September | off-season | best | China 🇨🇳 |
| October | off-season | best | China 🇨🇳 |
| November | shoulder | shoulder | tie |
| December | best | good | Mexico 🇲🇽 |
Pick Mexico 🇲🇽 if you're going in…
January, February, June, December
Day of the Dead in Oaxaca is unforgettable but books out 6 months ahead.
Pick China 🇨🇳 if you're going in…
August, September, October
Train tickets release ~15 days ahead — set a calendar reminder.
Months where both are equally good: March, April, May, July, November.