Climate Insights for Amatlán
San Miguel Amatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico
Climate Overview
The climate in Amatlán is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1,409 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 301 mm of rainfall. Amatlán 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 8°C.The climate in Amatlán is temperate. The average annual temperature is 60°F and approximately 55.5 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 11.8 in of rainfall. Amatlán 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 46°F.
Temperature
Amatlán sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 24°C. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 18°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Amatlán sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 46°F to 76°F. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 65°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 46°F and an average of 56°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Amatlán is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,409 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 117 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 301 mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 12 mm. That's 289 mm less than June, 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.Amatlán is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 55.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.6 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 11.9 in of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.5 in. That's 11.4 in less than June, 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
Amatlán 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 November, averaging 6km/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 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Amatlán 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 November, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Amatlán is during March and April, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 41 mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 24°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 8°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Amatlán is during March and April, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.6 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 76°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 46°F. 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 Amatlán 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 Amatlán 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.