Climate Insights for Zacualpan
Compostela, Nayarit, Mexico
Climate Overview
The climate in Zacualpan is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1,315 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 347 mm of rainfall. Zacualpan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.The climate in Zacualpan is hot. The average annual temperature is 77°F and approximately 51.8 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 13.6 in of rainfall. Zacualpan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 67°F.
Temperature
Zacualpan sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 30°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Zacualpan sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 67°F to 86°F. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 67°F and an average of 72°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Zacualpan is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,315 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 110 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 347 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0 mm. That's 346 mm 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.Zacualpan is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 51.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.3 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 13.7 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0 in. That's 13.6 in 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.
Wind
Zacualpan 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 February, 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Zacualpan 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 February, 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Zacualpan is during January, February, March, April and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 10 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Zacualpan is during January, February, March, April and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 86°F. 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 Zacualpan 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 Zacualpan 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.