Climate Insights for Zinacatepec

The climate in Zinacatepec is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 721mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 157mm of rainfall. Zinacatepec is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Zinacatepec sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 29°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°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 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between January and February, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Zinacatepec is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 721mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 157mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 8mm. That's 149mm 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.

Zinacatepec 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 June, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Zinacatepec, which began on June 21, 2026. Zinacatepec 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 29°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 Zinacatepec is during January, February, March, April, May, July, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 37mm 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 Zinacatepec 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.