Climate Insights for Palenque

The climate in Palenque is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1517mm of precipitation falls per year. Palenque receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Palenque is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, July. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Palenque sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 36°C. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 23°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Palenque is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1517mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 126mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 235mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 51mm. That's 185mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Palenque is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 8km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Palenque, which began on June 21, 2026. Palenque 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 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 18°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

The best time to visit Palenque is during February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 90mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 18°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 Palenque 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.