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Mexico vs Indonesia: Best Time to Visit

Trying to choose between Mexico and Indonesia? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.

🇲🇽
Mexico

North America

Dry winter, green summer.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: January, February, March, April, December

🇮🇩

Endless islands, two seasons.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: April, May, June, July, August, September

best
good
shoulder
off-season

Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthMexicoIndonesiaWinner
JanuarybestshoulderMexico 🇲🇽
FebruarybestshoulderMexico 🇲🇽
MarchbestgoodMexico 🇲🇽
Aprilbestbesttie
MaygoodbestIndonesia 🇮🇩
JunegoodbestIndonesia 🇮🇩
JulyshoulderbestIndonesia 🇮🇩
AugustshoulderbestIndonesia 🇮🇩
Septemberoff-seasonbestIndonesia 🇮🇩
Octoberoff-seasongoodIndonesia 🇮🇩
Novembershouldershouldertie
DecemberbestshoulderMexico 🇲🇽

Pick Mexico 🇲🇽 if you're going in…

January, February, March, December

Day of the Dead in Oaxaca is unforgettable but books out 6 months ahead.

Pick Indonesia 🇮🇩 if you're going in…

May, June, July, August, September, October

Avoid Bali in late Dec–early Jan (rain + crowds + premium pricing).

Months where both are equally good: April, November.