Climate Insights for Arroyo Palenque
Salto de Agua, Chiapas, Mexico
Climate Overview
The climate in Arroyo Palenque is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,517 mm of precipitation falls per year. Arroyo Palenque receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Arroyo Palenque is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, July. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.The climate in Arroyo Palenque is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 59.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Arroyo Palenque receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Arroyo Palenque is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, July. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 65°F.
Temperature
Arroyo Palenque sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 36°C. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 23°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.Arroyo Palenque sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 65°F to 97°F. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 97°F and an average of 86°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 65°F and an average of 73°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°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
Arroyo Palenque is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,517 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 126 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 235 mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 51 mm. That's 185 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Arroyo Palenque is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 59.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 9.3 in of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 2 in. That's 7.3 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Arroyo Palenque is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Arroyo Palenque is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Arroyo Palenque is during February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 90 mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 18°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 Palenque is during February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 74°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.5 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 97°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 65°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 Palenque 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 Palenque 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.