Climate Insights for Arenal

Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán, Mexico

Hottest
July
31°C peak87°F peak
Coldest
March
22°C low72°F low
Wettest
September
372 mm rain14.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Arenal is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,356 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 372 mm of rainfall. Arenal is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, May. The coldest months are March, April, February, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.The climate in Arenal is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 53.4 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 14.7 in of rainfall. Arenal is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, May. The coldest months are March, April, February, when temperatures can drop to 72°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 23°FebMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°MarMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°AprMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°MayMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 24°JunMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°JulMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 26°AugMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°SepMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°OctMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°NovMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 24°DecMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 23°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 73°FFebMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FMarMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FAprMax: 84°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°FMayMax: 86°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FJunMax: 86°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FJulMax: 87°FAverage: 82°FMin: 78°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 82°FMin: 78°FSepMax: 85°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FOctMax: 85°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FNovMax: 85°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°FDecMax: 84°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°F
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Arenal has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.Arenal has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 15°F range. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 72°F and an average of 77°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 12mmFebPrecipitation: 5mmMarPrecipitation: 5mmAprPrecipitation: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 5mmJunPrecipitation: 215mmJulPrecipitation: 150mmAugPrecipitation: 291mmSepPrecipitation: 372mmOctPrecipitation: 250mmNovPrecipitation: 42mmDecPrecipitation: 8mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.5inFebPrecipitation: 0.2inMarPrecipitation: 0.2inAprPrecipitation: 0.1inMayPrecipitation: 0.2inJunPrecipitation: 8.4inJulPrecipitation: 5.9inAugPrecipitation: 11.5inSepPrecipitation: 14.7inOctPrecipitation: 9.8inNovPrecipitation: 1.6inDecPrecipitation: 0.3in
Precipitation

Arenal is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,356 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 113 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 372 mm of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 1 mm. That's 371 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.Arenal is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 53.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.4 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 14.6 in of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0 in. That's 14.6 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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Arenal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Arenal is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Arenal 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 Arenal 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
23 °C73 °F
29 °C84 °F
7 km/h4 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C72 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
22 °C72 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
22 °C72 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
1 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C75 °F
30 °C86 °F
8 km/h5 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C77 °F
30 °C86 °F
9 km/h6 mph
215 mm8.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
26 °C78 °F
31 °C87 °F
8 km/h5 mph
150 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C78 °F
30 °C86 °F
8 km/h5 mph
291 mm11.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
25 °C77 °F
30 °C85 °F
8 km/h5 mph
372 mm14.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C77 °F
29 °C85 °F
7 km/h5 mph
250 mm9.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
24 °C76 °F
29 °C85 °F
7 km/h4 mph
42 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C74 °F
29 °C84 °F
7 km/h4 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in