Xico in Spring

In spring (March, April and May), Xico 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 Xico's 2nd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Xico'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 Xico in Spring

Average highAverage lowShaded bands: 10–90% of days

Over the season highs climb from about 20°C in early March to 23°C by late May.

A typical spring day in Xico reaches about 22°C and drops to 13°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is May, the coolest March.

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Xico 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.

MonthHigh / Low (°C)Rainfall (mm)Wet daysDaylight (hours)Travel score
Jan17° / 5912.9115.3
Feb19° / 10°6011.511.35.8
Mar21° / 11°11916.511.95.5
Apr22° / 13°17219.712.45.2
May23° / 14°15922.312.94.9
Jun23° / 15°19323.713.14.4
Jul22° / 14°1201913.15.2
Aug22° / 14°1432212.74.9
Sep22° / 15°2052412.14.3
Oct21° / 13°1471811.65.1
Nov19° / 11°8013.211.15.6
Dec18° / 4810.110.95.8

Cloud cover in Spring

ClearMostly clearPartly cloudyMostly cloudyOvercast

The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time across spring.

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Chance of precipitation in Spring

Any precipitation

Xico gets around 449 mm of rain over 59 wet days across spring. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.

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Humidity in Spring

DryComfortableHumidMuggyOppressiveMiserable

Most of spring feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.

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Wind in Spring

Winds average 5 km/h across spring.

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Sunrise & sunset in Spring

DaylightNight

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.

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Solar energy in Spring

Daily solar energy (kWh/m²)

Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across spring, about 5.9 kWh/m².

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Planning a trip in spring

Is spring a good time to visit Xico?

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.

5.2
Sightseeing
2nd-best month of the year
3.5
Beach & pool
2nd-best month of the year

spring is a reasonable time to visit Xico for sightseeing.

What to pack for Xico in Spring

From spring's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.

In spring, Xico 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.

rain gearsun protectionlight clothes

Sea temperature near Xico 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 70 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.

25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecrefreshingwarmtropicalcomfortable to swim
Sea temperature (°C)Comfort
Jan23Refreshing
Feb23Refreshing
Mar24Refreshing
Apr25Warm
May27Warm
Jun29Tropical
Jul29Tropical
Aug29Tropical
Sep29Tropical
Oct28Tropical
Nov26Warm
Dec24Warm

UV index in Xico in Spring

LowModerateHighVery highExtreme

Clear-sky midday UV across spring averages around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.

Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Xico peaks around April 12 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 at about 8 (very high).

The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.

025710JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecVery highExtremeExtremeVery highApr 12UV 14Dec 16UV 8
UV index (midday)Level
Jan9Very high
Feb11Extreme
Mar13Extreme
Apr15Extreme
May9Very high
Jun14Extreme
Jul13Extreme
Aug14Extreme
Sep13Extreme
Oct11Extreme
Nov9Very high
Dec8Very high

Air quality in Xico in Spring

GoodModeratePoorUnhealthyVery unhealthy

Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where spring falls, not just the annual average.

Air quality in Xico 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).

0204060JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecModeratePoorModerateMay 1645 µg/m³Oct 2217 µg/m³
PM2.5 (µg/m³)Level
Jan19Moderate
Feb21Moderate
Mar25Moderate
Apr34Moderate
May47Poor
Jun30Moderate
Jul30Moderate
Aug24Moderate
Sep21Moderate
Oct17Moderate
Nov18Moderate
Dec20Moderate
Location & terrain

Where is Xico?

Xico sits at 19.4°N, 97.0°W, 1,318 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is Coatepec, 6.0 km away.

Topography around Xico

How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Xico.

Within 3 km, the terrain around Xico has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 548 m around an average of 1,333 m above sea level; within 16 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,446 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 5,559 m.

The land around Xico is covered by trees (79%) within 3 km, trees (85%) within 16 km, and trees (56%) and grassland (21%) within 80 km.

3 km
548 m
16 km
3,446 m
80 km
5,559 m
treesshrubsgrasslandcroplandartificial surfacesbare terrainwater
Spring weather nearby: Coatepec 6.0 km · Xalapa de Enríquez 16 km · Banderilla 20 km · Perote 29 km · Huatusco 31 km · Coscomatepec de Bravo 39 km · Altotonga 46 km · Fortín de las Flores 57 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
Catholic 78%no religion 11%other Evangelical Churches 8%Jehovah Witness 1%

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 Xico (19.4218°, -97.0082°, elevation 1,318 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.