Climate Insights for Acatepec

The climate in Acatepec is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 1593mm of precipitation falls per year. Acatepec receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Acatepec is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Acatepec sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 27°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Acatepec is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1593mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 133mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 304mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 34mm. That's 270mm less than September, 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.

Acatepec is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Acatepec, which began on September 23, 2026. Acatepec is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in May at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 11°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Acatepec is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 56mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 27°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Acatepec 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. 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.