Climate Insights for Orizaba

The climate in Orizaba is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 1940mm of precipitation falls per year. Orizaba receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Orizaba is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, August, April. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Orizaba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°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 10°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Orizaba is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1940mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 162mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 289mm of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 81mm. That's 208mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Orizaba is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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 Orizaba, which began on June 21, 2026. Orizaba 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 10°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

The best time to visit Orizaba is during February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 81mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 10°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 Orizaba 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.