Climate Insights for Cuernavaca

The climate in Cuernavaca is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 1565mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 336mm of rainfall. Cuernavaca is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Cuernavaca sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 27°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Cuernavaca is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1565mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 130mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 336mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 4mm. That's 332mm 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.

Cuernavaca 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 April, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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 5km/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, 12km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Cuernavaca, which began on March 20, 2026. Cuernavaca 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 April at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Cuernavaca is during February, March, April and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 23mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 8°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cuernavaca 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.