Zacualtipán in Fall
In fall (September, October and November), Zacualtipán sees average daytime highs around 22°C and overnight lows near 14°C, with 537 mm of rain over about 51 wet days across the season. It is the 3rd-warmest season and the wettest season of the year.
Over the season highs ease from about 24°C in early September to 20°C by late November. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 17% of the time across fall, and the air most often feels humid.
Fall is Zacualtipán's 3rd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Zacualtipán's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 22°C
- 3rd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 537 mm
- 51 wet days
- Avg wind
- 4 km/h
- Travel score
- 5.4
- 3rd-best season
- Months
- Sep · Oct · Nov
Temperature in Zacualtipán in Fall
Over the season highs ease from about 24°C in early September to 20°C by late November.
A typical fall day in Zacualtipán reaches about 22°C and drops to 14°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is September, the coolest November.
Zacualtipán weather by month
How the three fall months (September, October and November) 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 | 19° / 8° | 39 | 8 | 10.9 | 6.4 |
| Feb | 21° / 10° | 38 | 7.9 | 11.3 | 6.8 |
| Mar | 23° / 12° | 49 | 10 | 11.9 | 6.9 |
| Apr | 25° / 14° | 77 | 12.3 | 12.5 | 6.4 |
| May | 26° / 16° | 103 | 17 | 13 | 5.6 |
| Jun | 25° / 17° | 185 | 22 | 13.2 | 4.8 |
| Jul | 24° / 16° | 174 | 25.2 | 13.1 | 4.5 |
| Aug | 24° / 16° | 172 | 24.4 | 12.7 | 4.6 |
| Sep | 24° / 16° | 264 | 23.9 | 12.1 | 4.5 |
| Oct | 23° / 14° | 193 | 16.7 | 11.5 | 5.6 |
| Nov | 21° / 11° | 80 | 10.9 | 11 | 6.2 |
| Dec | 19° / 9° | 31 | 7.8 | 10.8 | 6.4 |
Cloud cover in Fall
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 17% of the time across fall.
Chance of precipitation in Fall
Zacualtipán gets around 537 mm of rain over 51 wet days across fall. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Fall
Most of fall feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Fall
Winds average 4 km/h across fall.
Sunrise & sunset in Fall
Daylight runs from about 12 h 24 min in early September to 10 h 48 min by late November. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Fall
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across fall, about 4.3 kWh/m².
Hazard calendar for Zacualtipán
In fall, Zacualtipán overlaps its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Zacualtipán's rainy season runs June–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is fall a good time to visit Zacualtipán?
Our two travel scores rate fall for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
fall is a reasonable time to visit Zacualtipán for sightseeing.
What to pack for Zacualtipán in Fall
From fall's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In fall, Zacualtipán sees daytime highs around 22°C and nights near 14°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 51 days see rain.
UV index in Zacualtipán in Fall
Clear-sky midday UV across fall averages around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Zacualtipán peaks around June 18 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 17 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 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 10 | Very high |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | High |
Air quality in Zacualtipán in Fall
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where fall falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Zacualtipán is worst in April — around 36 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 1.7× the cleanest month (September, 21 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) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 36 | 36 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 27 | 34 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | Moderate |
| Feb | 33 | Moderate |
| Mar | 33 | Moderate |
| Apr | 36 | Poor |
| May | 36 | Poor |
| Jun | 27 | Moderate |
| Jul | 25 | Moderate |
| Aug | 23 | Moderate |
| Sep | 21 | Moderate |
| Oct | 22 | Moderate |
| Nov | 27 | Moderate |
| Dec | 34 | Moderate |
Where is Zacualtipán?
Zacualtipán sits at 20.6°N, 98.7°W, 1,990 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is Actopan, 52 km away.
Topography around Zacualtipán
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Zacualtipán.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Zacualtipán has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 608 m around an average of 1,967 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,019 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,139 m.
The land around Zacualtipán is covered by trees (75%) within 3 km, trees (59%) and shrubs (27%) within 16 km, and trees (57%) and shrubs (23%) 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 Zacualtipán (20.65°, -98.6563°, elevation 1,990 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.