Climate Insights for Chignahuapan

The climate in Chignahuapan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 1397mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 230mm of rainfall. Chignahuapan 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 6°C.

Chignahuapan sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 23°C. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 17°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Chignahuapan is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1397mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 116mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 230mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 25mm. That's 204mm 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.

Chignahuapan 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 October, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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.

It is currently summer in Chignahuapan, which began on June 21, 2026. Chignahuapan 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 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 6°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Chignahuapan is during April, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 74mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 23°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°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 Chignahuapan 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.