Climate Insights for Puebla

The climate in Puebla is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 1067mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 245mm of rainfall. Puebla is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Puebla sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 27°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Puebla is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1067mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 89mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 245mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 5mm. That's 241mm 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.

Puebla is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/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 17km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Puebla, which began on March 20, 2026. Puebla 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Puebla is during February, March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 38mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 8°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 Puebla 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.