Climate Insights for Uruapan

The climate in Uruapan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1811mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 369mm of rainfall. Uruapan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Uruapan sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 26°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Uruapan is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1811mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 151mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 369mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 17mm. That's 353mm less than August, 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.

Uruapan 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 April, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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.

It is currently summer in Uruapan, which began on June 21, 2026. Uruapan 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 7°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (8 days from now).

The best time to visit Uruapan is during March, April and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 34mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°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 Uruapan 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.