Climate Insights for Santa Cruz Xitla

Oaxaca, Mexico

Hottest
April
29°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
December
12°C low54°F low
Wettest
September
463 mm rain18.2 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Santa Cruz Xitla is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 2,255 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 463 mm of rainfall. Santa Cruz Xitla is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.The climate in Santa Cruz Xitla is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 88.8 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 18.2 in of rainfall. Santa Cruz Xitla is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 54°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 12°FebMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 13°MarMax: 28°Average: 20°Min: 14°AprMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 15°MayMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 16°JunMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°JulMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°AugMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°SepMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°OctMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°NovMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 13°DecMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 12°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 79°FAverage: 65°FMin: 54°FFebMax: 81°FAverage: 66°FMin: 55°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 69°FMin: 57°FAprMax: 83°FAverage: 70°FMin: 59°FMayMax: 82°FAverage: 71°FMin: 61°FJunMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°FJulMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 60°FAugMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 60°FSepMax: 78°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FOctMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 59°FNovMax: 80°FAverage: 67°FMin: 56°FDecMax: 79°FAverage: 65°FMin: 54°F
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Santa Cruz Xitla sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 29°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Santa Cruz Xitla sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 54°F to 83°F. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 54°F and an average of 65°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 17mmFebPrecipitation: 16mmMarPrecipitation: 26mmAprPrecipitation: 52mmMayPrecipitation: 200mmJunPrecipitation: 413mmJulPrecipitation: 351mmAugPrecipitation: 434mmSepPrecipitation: 463mmOctPrecipitation: 236mmNovPrecipitation: 34mmDecPrecipitation: 12mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.7inFebPrecipitation: 0.6inMarPrecipitation: 1inAprPrecipitation: 2inMayPrecipitation: 7.9inJunPrecipitation: 16.3inJulPrecipitation: 13.8inAugPrecipitation: 17.1inSepPrecipitation: 18.2inOctPrecipitation: 9.3inNovPrecipitation: 1.4inDecPrecipitation: 0.5in
Precipitation

Santa Cruz Xitla is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,255 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 188 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 463 mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 12 mm. That's 451 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.Santa Cruz Xitla is a very wet location, receiving approximately 88.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.4 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 18.2 in of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.5 in. That's 17.8 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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Santa Cruz Xitla 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 December, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Santa Cruz Xitla is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 2mph, 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.

Best Time to Visit

Jan18°65°F
Feb19°66°F
Mar20°69°F
Apr21°70°F
May22°71°F
Jun20°69°F
Jul20°69°F
Aug20°68°F
Sep20°68°F
Oct20°68°F
Nov19°67°F
Dec18°65°F

The best time to visit Santa Cruz Xitla is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 26 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Santa Cruz Xitla is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1 in per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santa Cruz Xitla 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 Santa Cruz Xitla 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
12 °C54 °F
26 °C79 °F
6 km/h4 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
13 °C55 °F
27 °C81 °F
6 km/h4 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
14 °C57 °F
28 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
15 °C59 °F
29 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
52 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
May
16 °C61 °F
28 °C82 °F
4 km/h3 mph
200 mm7.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C62 °F
26 °C78 °F
4 km/h2 mph
413 mm16.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
16 °C60 °F
26 °C80 °F
4 km/h3 mph
351 mm13.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
16 °C60 °F
26 °C79 °F
4 km/h3 mph
434 mm17.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
16 °C61 °F
26 °C78 °F
4 km/h2 mph
463 mm18.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C59 °F
26 °C79 °F
5 km/h3 mph
236 mm9.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
13 °C56 °F
27 °C80 °F
6 km/h4 mph
34 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
12 °C54 °F
26 °C79 °F
6 km/h4 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in