Climate Insights for Arroyo Colorado

San Juan Bautista Valle Nacional, Oaxaca, Mexico

Hottest
May
31°C peak88°F peak
Coldest
January
16°C low60°F low
Wettest
September
415 mm rain16.3 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Arroyo Colorado is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 2,488 mm of precipitation falls per year. Arroyo Colorado receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Arroyo Colorado is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.The climate in Arroyo Colorado is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 74°F and approximately 97.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Arroyo Colorado receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Arroyo Colorado is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 60°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 16°FebMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 16°MarMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 18°AprMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 20°MayMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°JunMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°JulMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 21°AugMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 21°SepMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 21°OctMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 20°NovMax: 25°Average: 22°Min: 18°DecMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 16°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 75°FAverage: 67°FMin: 60°FFebMax: 77°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 73°FMin: 65°FAprMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 68°FMayMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 72°FJunMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 71°FJulMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 70°FAugMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 70°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 76°FMin: 70°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 74°FMin: 68°FNovMax: 78°FAverage: 71°FMin: 64°FDecMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°F
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Arroyo Colorado sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 31°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Arroyo Colorado sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 60°F to 88°F. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 60°F and an average of 67°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 140mmFebPrecipitation: 104mmMarPrecipitation: 90mmAprPrecipitation: 86mmMayPrecipitation: 109mmJunPrecipitation: 373mmJulPrecipitation: 206mmAugPrecipitation: 277mmSepPrecipitation: 415mmOctPrecipitation: 340mmNovPrecipitation: 195mmDecPrecipitation: 154mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.5inFebPrecipitation: 4.1inMarPrecipitation: 3.6inAprPrecipitation: 3.4inMayPrecipitation: 4.3inJunPrecipitation: 14.7inJulPrecipitation: 8.1inAugPrecipitation: 10.9inSepPrecipitation: 16.3inOctPrecipitation: 13.4inNovPrecipitation: 7.7inDecPrecipitation: 6.1in
Precipitation

Arroyo Colorado is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,488 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 207 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 415 mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 86 mm. That's 328 mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Arroyo Colorado is a very wet location, receiving approximately 97.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.1 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 16.3 in of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 3.4 in. That's 12.9 in less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 3km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
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Arroyo Colorado 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 March, averaging 4km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Arroyo Colorado is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan19°67°F
Feb21°69°F
Mar23°73°F
Apr25°77°F
May26°80°F
Jun25°78°F
Jul25°77°F
Aug25°77°F
Sep25°76°F
Oct23°74°F
Nov22°71°F
Dec20°68°F

The best time to visit Arroyo Colorado is during March and April, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 88 mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 16°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Arroyo Colorado is during March and April, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 75°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.5 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 88°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 60°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Arroyo Colorado 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 Arroyo Colorado 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
16 °C60 °F
24 °C75 °F
4 km/h2 mph
140 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C61 °F
25 °C77 °F
4 km/h2 mph
104 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C65 °F
28 °C82 °F
4 km/h3 mph
90 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
20 °C68 °F
30 °C85 °F
4 km/h3 mph
86 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
22 °C72 °F
31 °C88 °F
4 km/h2 mph
109 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
22 °C71 °F
29 °C85 °F
4 km/h2 mph
373 mm14.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
21 °C70 °F
29 °C84 °F
4 km/h2 mph
206 mm8.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
21 °C70 °F
29 °C84 °F
4 km/h2 mph
277 mm10.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
21 °C70 °F
29 °C84 °F
3 km/h2 mph
415 mm16.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
20 °C68 °F
27 °C81 °F
4 km/h2 mph
340 mm13.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
18 °C64 °F
25 °C78 °F
4 km/h2 mph
195 mm7.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
16 °C61 °F
24 °C76 °F
4 km/h2 mph
154 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in