Climate Insights for Guachochi

The climate in Guachochi is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 747mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 197mm of rainfall. Guachochi is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, May. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Guachochi vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Guachochi is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 747mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 62mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 197mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 7mm. That's 190mm less than July, 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 17cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.

Guachochi 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 April, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 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 8km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Guachochi, which began on June 21, 2026. Guachochi 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 June at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Guachochi is during May and June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 48mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -1°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Guachochi 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.