Outdoor activities Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
January, November, March
June, August, September
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Pico de Orizaba?
The best time to visit Pico de Orizaba for hiking is January, November, March, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Pico de Orizaba, with open trails and longer daylight hours.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Pico de Orizaba
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 87Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 12° | 10 |
February | 65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 14° | 8 |
March | 83Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 16° | 17 |
April | 77Good Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 17° | 41 |
May | 71Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 17° | 78 |
June | 66Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 17° | 109 |
July | 67Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 16° | 97 |
August | 65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 16° | 113 |
September | 63Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 15° | 151 |
October | 76Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 15° | 72 |
November | 85Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 13° | 27 |
December | 65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 12° | 8 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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