Climate Insights for Palmira

The climate in Palmira is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 2064mm of precipitation falls per year. Palmira receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Palmira is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, August, July. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Palmira sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 25°C. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 20°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Palmira is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2064mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 172mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 306mm of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 94mm. That's 212mm 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.

Palmira 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 Palmira, which began on June 21, 2026. Palmira 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 25°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 Palmira is during February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 94mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 25°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 Palmira 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.