Bosencheve National Park

Park Mexican national park protecting highland forests and ravines

Cloud‑forest national park in Mexico’s State of Mexico with pine‑fir woodland, hiking trails, waterfalls and camping-favoured for birdwatching and weekend hikes.

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Bosencheve National Park
19.4155, -100.1075

How to Get to Bosencheve National Park #

The park is best reached by car from Toluca or the State of Mexico’s smaller mountain towns. Mountain roads can be steep and narrow; a vehicle with good brakes is recommended. Public transport may reach settlements near park entrances, but expect a final leg on foot or with local taxis.

Tips for Visiting Bosencheve National Park #

  • Hire a local guide for safe trail navigation; weather in the Trans‑Mexican Volcanic Belt can change fast.
  • Bring layers: high-altitude sun and cold winds can arrive within hours.
  • Respect sacred and cultural sites; many areas are important to local communities.

Best Time to Visit Bosencheve National Park #

A protected area in the State of Mexico within the highlands-mountains, forests, and cloud‑forest pockets; remote and ecologically important.

Dry Season
Nov-Apr · 5-20°C (varies strongly with altitude)
Clear skies and stable hiking conditions; best for trekking and wildlife spotting.
Wet Season
May-Oct · 10-22°C
Afternoon rains, lusher scenery; trails can become muddy and less accessible.

Weather & Climate near Bosencheve National Park #

Climate

Bosencheve National Park's climate is classified as Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) - Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) climate with mild summers (peaking in May) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (980 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 19°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
19°

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 0°C. The driest month with just 10 mm.

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 2°C. The driest month with just 10 mm.

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
23°

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
24°

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
24°

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (172 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

172 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (205 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

205 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (195 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

195 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

152 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

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