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Mexico vs Malaysia: Best Time to Visit

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

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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

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Two coasts, opposing monsoons.

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

Peak: January, February, March, April, May

best
good
shoulder
off-season

Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthMexicoMalaysiaWinner
Januarybestbesttie
Februarybestbesttie
Marchbestbesttie
Aprilbestbesttie
MaygoodbestMalaysia 🇲🇾
Junegoodgoodtie
JulyshouldergoodMalaysia 🇲🇾
AugustshouldergoodMalaysia 🇲🇾
Septemberoff-seasongoodMalaysia 🇲🇾
Octoberoff-seasonshoulderMalaysia 🇲🇾
Novembershouldershouldertie
DecemberbestgoodMexico 🇲🇽

Pick Mexico 🇲🇽 if you're going in…

December

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

Pick Malaysia 🇲🇾 if you're going in…

May, July, August, September, October

Sipadan diving permits are capped — book months ahead.

Months where both are equally good: January, February, March, April, June, November.