Climate Insights for La Barra de Colotepec

Santa María Colotepec, Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico

Hottest
April
30°C peak
Coldest
December
16°C low
Wettest
September
686mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in La Barra de Colotepec is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 3053mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 686mm of rainfall. La Barra de Colotepec is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 16° Feb Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 16° Mar Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 18° Apr Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 19° May Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° Jun Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 20° Jul Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19° Aug Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19° Sep Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 19° Oct Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 19° Nov Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 17° Dec Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 16°
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Average
Min

La Barra de Colotepec sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 30°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 21°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm 700mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 18mm Feb Precipitation: 12mm Mar Precipitation: 34mm Apr Precipitation: 39mm May Precipitation: 206mm Jun Precipitation: 482mm Jul Precipitation: 404mm Aug Precipitation: 502mm Sep Precipitation: 686mm Oct Precipitation: 558mm Nov Precipitation: 98mm Dec Precipitation: 13mm
Precipitation

La Barra de Colotepec is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3053mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 254mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 686mm of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 12mm. That's 675mm 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 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

La Barra de Colotepec is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7km/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 10km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

86 days until Summer

It is currently spring in La Barra de Colotepec, which began on March 20, 2026. La Barra de Colotepec 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 16°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 86 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 18 to 30°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 279mm for the season, averaging 93mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1388mm across the season with a monthly average of 463mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 17 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1343mm across the season with a monthly average of 448mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 16 to 29°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 43mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 21°
Feb 22°
Mar 23°
Apr 24°
May 24°
Jun 23°
Jul 23°
Aug 23°
Sep 23°
Oct 23°
Nov 22°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit La Barra de Colotepec is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 36mm per month. 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 La Barra de Colotepec 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
16 °C
28 °C
10 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
29 °C
11 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
18 °C
30 °C
11 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Apr
19 °C
30 °C
11 km/h
39 mm
0 cm
May
20 °C
29 °C
10 km/h
206 mm
0 cm
Jun
20 °C
28 °C
8 km/h
482 mm
0 cm
Jul
19 °C
28 °C
8 km/h
404 mm
0 cm
Aug
19 °C
28 °C
7 km/h
502 mm
0 cm
Sep
19 °C
27 °C
7 km/h
686 mm
0 cm
Oct
19 °C
27 °C
8 km/h
558 mm
0 cm
Nov
17 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
28 °C
10 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
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