Sierra Norte of Puebla · 2,290 meters
Weather in Chignahuapan
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Mild days, cold mornings and nights. Here you always travel with a jacket.
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An average over many years: any given day can be colder or warmer.
Current weather: Open-Meteo
Monthly averages
The year, month by month
- JanuarySunnyChance of rain:8 %Low:5°High:19°
- FebruarySunnyChance of rain:10 %Low:6°High:20°
- MarchSunnyChance of rain:12 %Low:8°High:22°
- AprilSunnyChance of rain:22 %Low:10°High:24°
- MayPartly cloudyChance of rain:38 %Low:11°High:24°
- JuneRainyChance of rain:67 %Low:11°High:22°
- JulyRainyChance of rain:76 %Low:11°High:21°
- AugustRainyChance of rain:75 %Low:11°High:21°
- SeptemberRainyChance of rain:71 %Low:11°High:20°
- OctoberLight rainChance of rain:42 %Low:9°High:20°
- NovemberPartly cloudyChance of rain:20 %Low:7°High:19°
- DecemberSunnyChance of rain:8 %Low:5°High:19°
Millimeters of rain each month
Approximate, rounded values based on WeatherSpark’s historical averages for Chignahuapan. Any given day can be colder or warmer.
Best time to visit
Four seasons, four trips
- Best weather
March to May
Dry and mild
22–24°by day
Nights of 8 to 11 °C. The warmest, clearest days.
- Green landscapes
June to September
Rains
20–22°by day
Rainy afternoons, mist and the forest at its greenest.
- Traditions
October and November
Cool autumn
19–20°by day
Nights of 7 to 9 °C. Light and Life and the Ornament Fair arrive.
- Christmas
December to February
Dry winter
19–20°by day
Nights of 5 °C: bring a jacket. It hardly rains.
In your suitcase
What to pack
- Layers
- A jacket for the evening
- A raincoat from June to September
- Comfortable closed shoes
- A cap and sunscreen
- A swimsuit for the hot springs
Busiest dates
Peak seasons
These are the busiest dates of the year. If you come then, book your stay early and arrive early for events.
October 30 to November 2, 2026Festival of Light and LifeAll about the festival
November 20 to 29, 2026International Tree and Ornament FairSee the calendar
From October 24, 2026 to the end of the yearChristmasDiscover the ornaments
- Holy Week 2027 · March 21 to 28
- Santiago Apóstol · July
- Independence Day · September 15 and 16
- Immaculate Conception · December 8
What people ask us most
Frequently asked questions
Is it cold in Chignahuapan?
In the mornings and evenings, yes: in winter lows hover around 5 °C. In the daytime sun it is mild, 19 to 24 °C depending on the season.
When does it rain in Chignahuapan?
Mostly from June to September; September is the wettest month. From December to March it hardly rains.
When is the best time to visit Chignahuapan?
For the weather, late March to May. For traditions, late October to December: the Festival of Light and Life, the International Tree and Ornament Fair and Christmas.
What clothes should I pack for Chignahuapan?
Layers and a warm jacket for the evening all year round; a raincoat from June to September and comfortable walking shoes.
What is the weather like during the Festival of Light and Life?
Cool: in late October highs are around 20 °C and at night it drops to about 9 °C. Bring a jacket for the evening events by the lagoon.
Before you set off
Keep planning your trip
- How to get to Chignahuapan
- Chignahuapan hot springs
- Festival of Light and Life
- Events calendar
- What to do in Chignahuapan
- Where to stay in Chignahuapan
Climate data: Open-Meteo (right now), WeatherSpark and INEGI (averages). Event dates may change; confirm them before you travel.