Pátzcuaro Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Pátzcuaro, Michoacan, Mexico. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.
Pátzcuaro is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1751 mm (69 in). While the overall climate is wet, there are notable seasonal patterns that create interesting contrasts, as demonstrated in our graph below.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
The seasons in Pátzcuaro, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 363 mm (14 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 20 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 18 mm (0.7 in) over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). The city receives 194 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Pátzcuaro Temperature page.
Daily Historical Precipitation
49-year average (1977-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average precipitation in May
Explore Pátzcuaro's Historical Precipitation: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day precipitation records for Pátzcuaro spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual rainfall and snowfall recorded on each day.
Annual Rainfall in Mexico: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Mexico. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Pátzcuaro vs World: Rainfall Compared
Pátzcuaro's average annual precipitation is 1751 mm (69 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.
Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.
Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.
Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.
- "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
- The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
- The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.
For more detailed information about Pátzcuaro's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Pátzcuaro Climate page.
