Climate Insights for Catemaco

The climate in Catemaco is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 2340mm of precipitation falls per year. Catemaco receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Catemaco is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Catemaco sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 30°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.

Catemaco is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2340mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 195mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 362mm of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 46mm. That's 315mm less than October, 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.

Catemaco is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Catemaco, which began on June 21, 2026. Catemaco is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in May at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 19°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

The best time to visit Catemaco is during March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 70mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 19°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 table below shows monthly climate averages for Catemaco 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.