Drier months Nov – Apr
Expect steady highs of 70–82°F (21–28°C). It's the driest half, with only about 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain, 12% of the year's total. November – April are among the best-scoring months (season average 98/100).
Best time to visit · Puebla, Mexico
Best Time to Visit Puebla
For the most comfortable weather in Puebla, aim for November – April. February tops our comfort score at 100/100, with highs around 74°F (24°C) and 0.4 in (11 mm) of rain. May and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June and August & September, mainly because of cloud cover.
- Best months
- Nov – Apr
- Shoulder
- May and Oct
- Toughest
- Jun and Aug & Sep
- Warmest
- Apr · 82°F
- Coldest nights
- Jan · 43°F
- Wettest
- Sep · 6.7 in
- Driest
- Dec · 0.4 in
Puebla weather by month
Highs run from 70°F to 82°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 34.6 in (878 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 70°F21°C | 74°F24°C | 78°F26°C | 82°F28°C | 82°F28°C | 77°F25°C | 74°F24°C | 74°F23°C | 71°F22°C | 72°F22°C | 71°F22°C | 70°F21°C |
| Avg low | 43°F6°C | 45°F7°C | 48°F9°C | 53°F11°C | 55°F13°C | 54°F12°C | 52°F11°C | 52°F11°C | 52°F11°C | 49°F10°C | 46°F8°C | 44°F7°C |
| Rain | 0.5 in12 mm | 0.4 in11 mm | 0.7 in19 mm | 1.1 in29 mm | 2.6 in67 mm | 6.3 in160 mm | 5.6 in142 mm | 6.3 in159 mm | 6.7 in169 mm | 3.1 in79 mm | 0.9 in22 mm | 0.4 in9 mm |
| Humidity | 57% | 52% | 48% | 48% | 55% | 68% | 71% | 73% | 79% | 73% | 66% | 60% |
| Cloud | 33% | 30% | 33% | 42% | 52% | 65% | 67% | 66% | 72% | 52% | 36% | 29% |
| Comfort | 99 | 100 | 99 | 92 | 87 | 74 | 76 | 74 | 71 | 88 | 98 | 100 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 2,147 m (7,044 ft), close to Puebla's own ~2,148 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
How we pick the best months
- Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
- Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
- Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
- Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.
Puebla season by season
Close to the tropics, rain does as much as temperature to shape the year in Puebla.
Wetter months May – Oct
Temperatures slide from 82°F highs in May to 72°F by October. It's the wettest half, with about 30.6 in (776 mm) of rain, 88% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 49°F (10°C). It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (June and August & September), averaging 78/100.
What our curated routes say
- Our curated Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends Oct – Apr. That lines up with the climate data here: October – April are among the better-scoring months.
Plan by month
By comfort score: 9 Great and 3 Good. Great months: July and October – May. Tap a month for its own guide.
Puebla weather questions
When is the best time to visit Puebla?
For the most comfortable weather in Puebla, aim for November – April. February tops our comfort score at 100/100, with highs around 74°F (24°C) and 0.4 in (11 mm) of rain. May and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June and August & September, mainly because of cloud cover.
What is the rainiest month in Puebla?
September is the wettest month, averaging about 6.7 in (169 mm) of rain. December is the driest, with about 0.4 in (9 mm). The yearly total is around 34.6 in (878 mm).
What is the coldest month in Puebla?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 43°F (6°C) and highs of 70°F (21°C). The warmest is April, with average highs of 82°F (28°C).
Is Puebla humid?
Not especially for the tropics: humidity averages 63% over the year, and no month pairs warm temperatures with 75%+ humidity.
When is the rainy season in Puebla?
The wettest three-month stretch is July – September, with about 18.5 in (470 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is December – February, with about 1.3 in (32 mm).
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