Climate Insights for Xochimilco
Ostuacán, Chiapas, Mexico
Climate Overview
The climate in Xochimilco is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 2,107 mm of precipitation falls per year. Xochimilco receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Xochimilco is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, July. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.The climate in Xochimilco is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 77°F and approximately 82.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Xochimilco receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Xochimilco is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, July. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 64°F.
Temperature
Xochimilco sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 33°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 21°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Xochimilco sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 64°F to 91°F. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 64°F and an average of 70°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Xochimilco is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,107 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 176 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 275 mm of rainfall. October and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 71 mm. That's 203 mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Xochimilco is a very wet location, receiving approximately 82.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.9 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 10.8 in of rainfall. October and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.8 in. That's 8 in less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Xochimilco is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.Xochimilco is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Xochimilco is during March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 94 mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 18°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 best time to visit Xochimilco is during March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.7 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 91°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 64°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Xochimilco 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 Xochimilco 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.