Mexico's Weather and Climate

Mexico is a large country, the third largest in Latin America and the fourteenth largest in the world. Because of the country's size, the weather and climate differ from region to region. The country is bordered by both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Due to the warm water and maritime air masses that accumulate because of the warmer water, Mexico is particularly vulnerable to hurricanes during the months of August through October.

The main dividing line is the Tropic of Cancer which cuts the country in half. The region above the twenty-fourth parallel receives less than twenty inches of rain annually, thus classifying it as a desert. Conversely, the land below the Topic of Cancer receives no less than forty inches of annual precipitation. Most of Mexico receives its heaviest rainfall during the summer months. A large part of northern Mexico is considered desert whereas the lower parts are considered tropical savannas.

The temperature of Mexico is relatively stable and variations typically depend on altitude. Again, the Topic of Cancer causes a noticeable change in the two separate regions, above and below the Northern Topic. The regions have a noticeable change during the seasons with temperatures dropping during the winter months. By dropping I mean that the temperatures drop to about twenty-two degrees Celsius and a whopping seventeen degrees Celsius above the Topic of Cancer.

The temperatures and climates are similar to both Florida and Texas. With these temperatures pretty much constant year round, it's no wonder that Mexico is a popular choice for vacation. Vacationers commonly enjoy warm days and balmy nights. The government's slogan for Mexico is "Feel the Warmth of Mexico". This warm weather is essential for Mexico's tourism industry, which accounts for about eight percent of the entire Gross Domestic Product.

According to the World Tourism Organization, Mexico sits in the number eight spot.
Without a doubt, Mexico offers superb weather conditions. These conditions lend an important influence in the economy of Mexico bringing in some eight billion dollars yearly. Not only is the weather perfect to enjoy but absolutely necessary in the survival of a country.