Climate Insights for Jalapa

The climate in Jalapa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1391mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 226mm of rainfall. Jalapa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Jalapa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 31°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°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.

Jalapa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1391mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 116mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 226mm of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 29mm. That's 197mm less than June, 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.

Jalapa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Jalapa, which began on March 20, 2026. Jalapa 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 18°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Jalapa is during January, February, March, April and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 43mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°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 Jalapa 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.