Palenque weather
At 6:45 PM local time it was mostly clear and 25°C (77°F). Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Dec–Mar. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 25%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–MarOff season May–Jun, Aug–Oct
About Palenque weather
Is it raining in Palenque right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 25° right now. Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Palenque this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–32° and lows of 21–22°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Palenque lately?
In the past 7 days, Palenque had 4 rainy days and 8.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Palenque?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Palenque weather by month
When is the best time to visit Palenque?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Palenque is Dec–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Jun, Aug–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (79°F) in January to 36°C (96°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Palenque?
September is the wettest month, with about 344 mm (13.5 in) of rain on average. March is the driest, with about 55 mm (2.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Palenque?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 36°C (96°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F).
Does Palenque have a rainy season?
Yes. Jun–Nov is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months