Climate Insights for Amatenango del Valle
Chiapas, Mexico
Climate Overview
The climate in Amatenango del Valle is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 2,624 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 560 mm of rainfall. Amatenango del Valle is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.The climate in Amatenango del Valle is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 103.3 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 22.1 in of rainfall. Amatenango del Valle is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 55°F.
Temperature
Amatenango del Valle sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 27°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Amatenango del Valle sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 55°F to 81°F. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 55°F and an average of 64°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Amatenango del Valle is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,624 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 219 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 560 mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 12 mm. That's 549 mm 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.Amatenango del Valle is a very wet location, receiving approximately 103.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.6 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 22 in of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.5 in. That's 21.6 in 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.
Wind
Amatenango del Valle is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Amatenango del Valle is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Amatenango del Valle is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 41 mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Amatenango del Valle is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.6 in per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Amatenango del Valle 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Amatenango del Valle based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.