Climate Insights for Alotepec

Santa María Alotepec, Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico

Hottest
May
30°C peak
Coldest
January
13°C low
Wettest
September
328mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Alotepec is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 2021mm of precipitation falls per year. Alotepec receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alotepec 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 13°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 13° Feb Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 15° Mar Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 16° Apr Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 18° May Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 20° Jun Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19° Jul Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 19° Aug Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19° Sep Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 19° Oct Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 18° Nov Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 16° Dec Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

Alotepec sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 30°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 81mm Feb Precipitation: 63mm Mar Precipitation: 50mm Apr Precipitation: 63mm May Precipitation: 100mm Jun Precipitation: 316mm Jul Precipitation: 204mm Aug Precipitation: 323mm Sep Precipitation: 328mm Oct Precipitation: 284mm Nov Precipitation: 131mm Dec Precipitation: 79mm
Precipitation

Alotepec is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2021mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 168mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 328mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 50mm. That's 278mm 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/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Alotepec is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

90 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Alotepec, which began on June 21, 2026. Alotepec 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 13°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 90 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 16 to 30°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 212mm for the season, averaging 71mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 843mm across the season with a monthly average of 281mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 16 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 743mm across the season with a monthly average of 248mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 13 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 223mm for the season, averaging 74mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 17°
Feb 19°
Mar 21°
Apr 23°
May 24°
Jun 23°
Jul 23°
Aug 23°
Sep 22°
Oct 21°
Nov 19°
Dec 18°

The best time to visit Alotepec is during January, February, March, April, May and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 73mm per month. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alotepec 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
13 °C
22 °C
2 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
Mar
16 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
Apr
18 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
May
20 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
100 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
19 °C
28 °C
1 km/h
316 mm
0 cm
Jul
19 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
204 mm
0 cm
Aug
19 °C
28 °C
1 km/h
323 mm
0 cm
Sep
19 °C
27 °C
1 km/h
328 mm
0 cm
Oct
18 °C
26 °C
2 km/h
284 mm
0 cm
Nov
16 °C
24 °C
2 km/h
131 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
23 °C
2 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
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