Climate Insights for Cuicatlan

Tlacolulan, Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico

Hottest
May
26°C peak
Coldest
January
11°C low
Wettest
September
443mm rain
Best to Visit
February, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Cuicatlan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 2177mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 443mm of rainfall. Cuicatlan 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 11°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 11° Feb Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 11° Mar Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Apr Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° May Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 16° Jun Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16° Jul Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Aug Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Sep Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 16° Oct Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 15° Nov Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 13° Dec Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 11°
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Cuicatlan sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 26°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 53mm Feb Precipitation: 29mm Mar Precipitation: 46mm Apr Precipitation: 71mm May Precipitation: 118mm Jun Precipitation: 342mm Jul Precipitation: 300mm Aug Precipitation: 348mm Sep Precipitation: 443mm Oct Precipitation: 258mm Nov Precipitation: 115mm Dec Precipitation: 53mm
Precipitation

Cuicatlan is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2177mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 181mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 443mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 29mm. That's 414mm 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Cuicatlan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 7km/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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Cuicatlan, which began on March 20, 2026. Cuicatlan 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 13 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 235mm for the season, averaging 78mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 990mm across the season with a monthly average of 330mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 13 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 817mm across the season with a monthly average of 272mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 11 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 135mm over the season and a monthly average of 45mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 15°
Feb 16°
Mar 18°
Apr 20°
May 21°
Jun 20°
Jul 19°
Aug 19°
Sep 19°
Oct 18°
Nov 17°
Dec 15°

The best time to visit Cuicatlan is during February, March, April and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 50mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 11°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cuicatlan 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
11 °C
20 °C
8 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
Feb
11 °C
22 °C
8 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
13 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
46 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
26 °C
8 km/h
71 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
26 °C
8 km/h
118 mm
0 cm
Jun
16 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
342 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
300 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
348 mm
0 cm
Sep
16 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
443 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
258 mm
0 cm
Nov
13 °C
21 °C
7 km/h
115 mm
0 cm
Dec
11 °C
21 °C
7 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
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