Climate Insights for Puebla
Centro Histórico de Puebla, Municipio de Puebla, Mexico
Climate Overview
The climate in Puebla is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 1,108 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 252 mm 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.The climate in Puebla is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 43.6 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 9.9 in 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 47°F.
Temperature
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 sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 47°F to 81°F. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 68°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 47°F and an average of 59°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Puebla is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,108 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 92 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 252 mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 5 mm. That's 246 mm 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 a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 43.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.6 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 9.9 in of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.2 in. That's 9.7 in 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
Puebla is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6km/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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Puebla is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph 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 5mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
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 39 mm 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 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 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 47°F. 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 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.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 Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.