Xalapa Climate by Month
Xalapa has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Xalapa experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in May to a pleasant 20°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 11°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Xalapa has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1592 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Xalapa shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in September, with an average of 232 mm of precipitation over 19 rainy days. In contrast, December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 53 mm of rainfall over 11 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Xalapa offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between July (7.2 hours daily) and September (4.4 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Xalapa.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Xalapa in Mexico
Other facts from our historical weather data:Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in April, June, August, September and October.
May has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 232 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 53 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 216 hours of sunshine.
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