Climate Insights for Ixtepec

The climate in Ixtepec is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 841mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 235mm of rainfall. Ixtepec is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, July, April. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Ixtepec sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 35°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 24°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Ixtepec is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 841mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 70mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 235mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 3mm. That's 232mm 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.

Ixtepec is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 3km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 5km/h in winter, 3km/h in spring, 3km/h in summer, 4km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Ixtepec, which began on June 21, 2026. Ixtepec 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 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 20°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Ixtepec is during January and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 6mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ixtepec 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.