Xalapa de Enríquez in Spring
In spring (March, April and May), Xalapa de Enríquez sees average daytime highs around 22°C and overnight lows near 13°C, with 449 mm of rain over about 59 wet days across the season. It is the 2nd-warmest season and the 2nd-wettest season.
Over the season highs climb from about 20°C in early March to 23°C by late May. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time across spring, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Spring is Xalapa de Enríquez's 2nd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Xalapa de Enríquez's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 22°C
- 2nd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 449 mm
- 59 wet days
- Avg wind
- 5 km/h
- Travel score
- 5.2
- 2nd-best season
- Months
- Mar · Apr · May
Temperature in Xalapa de Enríquez in Spring
Over the season highs climb from about 20°C in early March to 23°C by late May.
A typical spring day in Xalapa de Enríquez reaches about 22°C and drops to 13°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is May, the coolest March.
Xalapa de Enríquez weather by month
How the three spring months (March, April and May) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17° / 9° | 59 | 12.9 | 11 | 5.3 |
| Feb | 19° / 10° | 60 | 11.5 | 11.3 | 5.8 |
| Mar | 21° / 11° | 119 | 16.5 | 11.9 | 5.5 |
| Apr | 22° / 13° | 172 | 19.7 | 12.4 | 5.2 |
| May | 23° / 14° | 159 | 22.3 | 12.9 | 4.9 |
| Jun | 23° / 15° | 193 | 23.7 | 13.2 | 4.4 |
| Jul | 22° / 14° | 120 | 19 | 13.1 | 5.2 |
| Aug | 22° / 14° | 143 | 22 | 12.7 | 4.9 |
| Sep | 22° / 15° | 205 | 24 | 12.1 | 4.3 |
| Oct | 21° / 13° | 147 | 18 | 11.5 | 5.1 |
| Nov | 19° / 11° | 80 | 13.2 | 11.1 | 5.6 |
| Dec | 18° / 9° | 48 | 10.1 | 10.8 | 5.8 |
Cloud cover in Spring
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time across spring.
Chance of precipitation in Spring
Xalapa de Enríquez gets around 449 mm of rain over 59 wet days across spring. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Spring
Most of spring feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Spring
Winds average 5 km/h across spring.
Sunrise & sunset in Spring
Daylight runs from about 11 h 36 min in early March to 13 h 06 min by late May. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Spring
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across spring, about 5.9 kWh/m².
Hazard calendar for Xalapa de Enríquez
None of Xalapa de Enríquez's seasonal hazards peak in spring. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do.
Xalapa de Enríquez sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is spring a good time to visit Xalapa de Enríquez?
Our two travel scores rate spring for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
spring is a reasonable time to visit Xalapa de Enríquez for sightseeing.
What to pack for Xalapa de Enríquez in Spring
From spring's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In spring, Xalapa de Enríquez sees daytime highs around 22°C and nights near 13°C. Pack rain gear and sun protection. Worth having: light clothes. About 59 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Xalapa de Enríquez in Spring
The nearest coast averages about 25°C across spring — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 58 km away) is warmest in August at about 29°C and coldest in February near 23°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 23 | Refreshing |
| Mar | 24 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 25 | Warm |
| May | 27 | Warm |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 28 | Tropical |
| Nov | 26 | Warm |
| Dec | 24 | Warm |
UV index in Xalapa de Enríquez in Spring
Clear-sky midday UV across spring averages around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Xalapa de Enríquez peaks around August 16 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 18 at about 7 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 8 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 10 | Very high |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | Very high |
Air quality in Xalapa de Enríquez in Spring
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where spring falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Xalapa de Enríquez is worst in May — around 47 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 2.8× the cleanest month (October, 17 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 19 | 21 | 25 | 34 | 47 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 20 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | Moderate |
| Feb | 21 | Moderate |
| Mar | 25 | Moderate |
| Apr | 34 | Moderate |
| May | 47 | Poor |
| Jun | 30 | Moderate |
| Jul | 30 | Moderate |
| Aug | 24 | Moderate |
| Sep | 21 | Moderate |
| Oct | 17 | Moderate |
| Nov | 18 | Moderate |
| Dec | 20 | Moderate |
Where is Xalapa de Enríquez?
Xalapa de Enríquez sits at 19.5°N, 96.9°W, 1,396 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is Banderilla, 7.0 km away.
Topography around Xalapa de Enríquez
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Xalapa de Enríquez.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Xalapa de Enríquez has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 329 m around an average of 1,383 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,257 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 5,559 m.
The land around Xalapa de Enríquez is covered by artificial surfaces (70%) and trees (28%) within 3 km, trees (73%) within 16 km, and trees (53%) and grassland (21%) within 80 km.
Mexico travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 / 127 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 54% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $13,889
- 2025
- Happiness
- 7.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 43%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 24.9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 440
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Xalapa de Enríquez (19.5312°, -96.9159°, elevation 1,396 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.