Climate Insights for Yerba Santa

San Juan Guichicovi, Oaxaca, Mexico

Hottest
May
35°C peak95°F peak
Coldest
January
18°C low65°F low
Wettest
September
235 mm rain9.2 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Yerba Santa is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1,438 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 235 mm of rainfall. Yerba Santa 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.The climate in Yerba Santa is hot. The average annual temperature is 77°F and approximately 56.6 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 9.2 in of rainfall. Yerba Santa 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 65°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°FebMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°MarMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 21°AprMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 23°MayMax: 35°Average: 29°Min: 24°JunMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°JulMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°AugMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°SepMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°OctMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°NovMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 20°DecMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 19°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 80°FAverage: 71°FMin: 65°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 74°FMin: 66°FMarMax: 88°FAverage: 78°FMin: 70°FAprMax: 92°FAverage: 81°FMin: 73°FMayMax: 95°FAverage: 84°FMin: 76°FJunMax: 90°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FJulMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FAugMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FSepMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FOctMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FNovMax: 81°FAverage: 74°FMin: 68°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 72°FMin: 66°F
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Yerba Santa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 35°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 35°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. 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.Yerba Santa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 65°F to 95°F. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 95°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 65°F and an average of 71°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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 47mmFebPrecipitation: 40mmMarPrecipitation: 23mmAprPrecipitation: 26mmMayPrecipitation: 63mmJunPrecipitation: 219mmJulPrecipitation: 208mmAugPrecipitation: 226mmSepPrecipitation: 235mmOctPrecipitation: 233mmNovPrecipitation: 68mmDecPrecipitation: 50mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.9inFebPrecipitation: 1.6inMarPrecipitation: 0.9inAprPrecipitation: 1inMayPrecipitation: 2.5inJunPrecipitation: 8.6inJulPrecipitation: 8.2inAugPrecipitation: 8.9inSepPrecipitation: 9.2inOctPrecipitation: 9.2inNovPrecipitation: 2.7inDecPrecipitation: 2in
Precipitation

Yerba Santa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,438 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 120 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 235 mm of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 23 mm. That's 211 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.Yerba Santa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 56.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.7 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 9.3 in of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0.9 in. That's 8.3 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/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 17km/hFebWind Speed: 17km/hMarWind Speed: 17km/hAprWind Speed: 18km/hMayWind Speed: 16km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 14km/hNovWind Speed: 16km/hDecWind Speed: 17km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11mphFebWind Speed: 11mphMarWind Speed: 11mphAprWind Speed: 11mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Yerba Santa is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/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 17km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Yerba Santa is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph 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 11mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°71°F
Feb23°74°F
Mar26°78°F
Apr27°81°F
May29°84°F
Jun27°81°F
Jul26°80°F
Aug26°79°F
Sep26°79°F
Oct25°77°F
Nov23°74°F
Dec22°72°F

The best time to visit Yerba Santa is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 51 mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Yerba Santa is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 2 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 95°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 Yerba Santa 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 Yerba Santa 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
18 °C65 °F
27 °C80 °F
17 km/h11 mph
47 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C66 °F
28 °C83 °F
17 km/h11 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C70 °F
31 °C88 °F
17 km/h11 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C73 °F
33 °C92 °F
18 km/h11 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C76 °F
35 °C95 °F
16 km/h10 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
24 °C75 °F
32 °C90 °F
11 km/h7 mph
219 mm8.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C74 °F
31 °C88 °F
12 km/h8 mph
208 mm8.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C73 °F
31 °C88 °F
11 km/h7 mph
226 mm8.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C73 °F
31 °C87 °F
10 km/h6 mph
235 mm9.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C72 °F
29 °C84 °F
14 km/h9 mph
233 mm9.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
20 °C68 °F
27 °C81 °F
16 km/h10 mph
68 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C66 °F
27 °C80 °F
17 km/h10 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in