Carmel P. Says:
I’m interested in Mexico, but I’m not interested in the beach—too hot and humid for me. Could you recommend somewhere in Mexico with cooler weather?
IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says:
Hi Carmel,
A good place to begin your search would be moving inland, and taking a look at the colonial highland regions. In the high Sierra region, the heat and humidity you find at many of Mexico’s beaches won’t be as much of a problem.
If you’re interested in living in this region, it’s hard to pick somewhere you’ll enjoy more than San Miguel de Allende; a charming, cultural hotspot, tucked away in the comfortable climate of the Mexican colonial highlands.
San Miguel’s air is crisp and clean, enjoying a moderate climate year-round, which makes for perfect t-shirt weather. Most days, the temperatures will linger around 70s F, while the nights are cool but not cold, sitting around the 50 F mark consistently.
Besides its ideal climate (in your case), San Miguel de Allende is one of Mexico’s pre-eminent expat hubs. It’s incredibly popular for people with an interest in the arts. Its old town is a protected UNESCO heritage site, and there’s a ton of cultural activities relating to traditional festivals, art, music, and food to enjoy all year long.
San Miguel’s nickname is “the heart of Mexico,” and it’s easy to see why. It’s the perfect way to combine the beautiful weather Mexico has to offer, without suffering the same level of accompanying humidity you often find at the beach, while immersing yourself in an old colonial town that’s distinctly and truly a Mexican cultural haven..
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