Climate Insights for Tuxtepec

The climate in Tuxtepec is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 2413mm of precipitation falls per year. Tuxtepec receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tuxtepec is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Tuxtepec sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 34°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Tuxtepec is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2413mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 201mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 439mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 55mm. That's 384mm 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.

Tuxtepec is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3km/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 autumn in Tuxtepec, which began on September 23, 2026. Tuxtepec 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 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 18°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Tuxtepec is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 75mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°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 Tuxtepec 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.