When is the best time to go to Palenque

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Palenque, Ecuador. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Palenque weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Palenque are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Palenque January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 322mm 2.9hrs 12.9hrs

January in Palenque is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Palenque for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Palenque and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Palenque with around 322mm 12.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Palenque February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 354mm 3.3hrs 12.9hrs

February in Palenque is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Palenque for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Palenque and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Palenque with around 354mm 13.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Palenque weather in February »

March

Palenque March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 388mm 4.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Palenque is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Palenque for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Palenque and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Palenque with around 388mm 15.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Palenque weather in March »

April

Palenque April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 275mm 4.3hrs 12.8hrs

Palenque's weather in April is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Palenque for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Palenque and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Palenque with around 275mm 10.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Palenque weather in April »

May

Palenque May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 97mm 3.3hrs 12.8hrs

May is a a little damp, humid month in Palenque and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Palenque.

May is in the fall / autumn in Palenque and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Palenque with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Palenque weather in May »

June

Palenque June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 33mm 2.3hrs 12.9hrs

The climate in Palenque during June can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Palenque, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Palenque and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Palenque with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Palenque weather in June »

July

Palenque July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 6mm 2.1hrs 12.9hrs

July in Palenque is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Palenque, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Palenque and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Palenque with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Palenque weather in July »

August

Palenque August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 1mm 2.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Palenque is characteristically hot, humid and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Palenque, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Palenque and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Palenque with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Palenque weather in August »

September

Palenque September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 6mm 2.5hrs 12.8hrs

Palenque's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Palenque, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Palenque and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Palenque with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Palenque weather in September »

October

Palenque October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 4mm 2hrs 12.8hrs

October is a very dry, humid month in Palenque and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Palenque, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Palenque and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Palenque with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day.

Palenque weather in October »

November

Palenque November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 11mm 2.1hrs 12.9hrs

Palenque's weather in November is typically hot, humid and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Palenque, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the spring in Palenque and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Palenque with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Palenque weather in November »

December

Palenque December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 94mm 2.6hrs 12.9hrs

December in Palenque is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Palenque.

December is in the summer in Palenque and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Palenque with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Palenque weather stats

Palenque weather statistics
Hottest month: March 32.8°C 91°F
Driest month: August 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: April 4.3hrs
Coldest month: July 30.8°C 87.4°F
Wettest month: March 388mm 15.3ins
Warmest sea: February 25.9°C 78.6°F
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