Climate Insights for Palmira

The climate in Palmira is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 854mm of precipitation falls per year. Palmira receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Palmira sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Palmira has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Palmira is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 854mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 120mm of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 34mm. That's 86mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Palmira is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 12km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Palmira, which began on March 20, 2026. Palmira sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in September at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 16°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Palmira is during January, February, March, June, July, August, September and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 51mm per month. 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 Palmira 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.