Climate Insights for Puerto López

The climate in Puerto López is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 264mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Puerto López sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year. Light snow can occur between January and January.

Puerto López sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 14°C. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 14°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Puerto López is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 264mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0mm. That's 33mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and January, totalling around 33cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 33cm.

Puerto López is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 10km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Puerto López, which began on June 21, 2026. Puerto López sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced. Temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in May at around 14°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 3°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (16 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Puerto López based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.