Climate Insights for Zinacantepec

The climate in Zinacantepec is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1466mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 284mm of rainfall. Zinacantepec is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 3°C.

Temperatures in Zinacantepec vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 16°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Zinacantepec is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1466mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 122mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 284mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 17mm. That's 268mm 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.

Zinacantepec 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 March, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Zinacantepec, which began on June 21, 2026. Zinacantepec 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 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 3°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 63 days from now.

The best time to visit Zinacantepec is during April, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 27mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 24°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zinacantepec 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.