Climate Insights for Ixtahuacán

The climate in Ixtahuacán is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 2031mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 393mm of rainfall. Ixtahuacán is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Ixtahuacán sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 24°C. April is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 18°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Ixtahuacán is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2031mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 169mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 393mm of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 18mm. That's 375mm 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.

Ixtahuacán is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 1km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 0km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Ixtahuacán, which began on June 21, 2026. Ixtahuacán 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 April at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 10°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Ixtahuacán is during February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 51mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 10°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 Ixtahuacán 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.