Quick and Easy Guide: Install Python 3.13 on Mac M1, M2, and M3

This guide walks you through installing Python 3.13 on Mac M1, M2, and M3 using Homebrew. Python 3.13 offers enhanced performance features like a JIT compiler and improved interpreter capabilities.

Prerequisites

Ensure Homebrew is installed. If not, run:

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

Steps to Install Python 3.13

1. Update Homebrew:

brew update

2. Install Python 3.13:

brew install python@3.13

3. Verify the Installation:

python3 --version

Ensure it shows Python 3.13.0.

4. Link the Version (if necessary):

brew link python@3.13

5. Add Python to PATH (if required):
   Update ~/.zshrc:

export PATH="/opt/homebrew/opt/python@3.13/bin:$PATH"

Reload the shell:

source ~/.zshrc

Managing Multiple Versions

To manage different versions, you can use:

python3.13 --version

Optional: Set Up a Virtual Environment

Create an isolated environment using Python 3.13:

python3.13 -m venv myenv
source myenv/bin/activate

This tutorial covers installation and basic setup, ensuring Python 3.13 runs efficiently on Mac M1, M2, and M3 models. Let me know if you need further customization!