The best times to visit Cholula for ideal weather are

March 26th to May 27th

or

July 23rd to October 14th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Cholula Travel Info

Weather in Cholula

Temperature

Average temperatures in Cholula vary little. Considering humidity, temperatures feel nice most of the year, excluding some cold weeks in the winter, with a low chance of precipitation most of the year. The area is more temperate than most — in the 65th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Cholula, the hottest months are May, April, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally early to mid May where highs are regularly around 82.1°F (27.8°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 52.3°F (11.3°C) at night.

Cholula Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Cholula Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Cholula Perceived Temperature (F)

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Cholula Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Cholula Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 72.1 56.8 40.1
Feb 75.3 59.9 41.9
Mar 78.2 62.5 44.2
Apr 80.8 65.7 48.7
May 80.6 66.1 51.5
Jun 77.2 64.5 52.7
Jul 75.1 62.8 51.9
Aug 76.4 63.6 51.9
Sep 74.6 62.9 52.7
Oct 75.2 61.4 47.5
Nov 73.6 59.2 43.3
Dec 72.8 57.6 40

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 22.3 13.8 4.5
Feb 24.1 15.5 5.5
Mar 25.7 16.9 6.8
Apr 27.1 18.7 9.3
May 27 18.9 10.8
Jun 25.1 18.1 11.5
Jul 23.9 17.1 11.1
Aug 24.7 17.6 11.1
Sep 23.7 17.2 11.5
Oct 24 16.3 8.6
Nov 23.1 15.1 6.3
Dec 22.7 14.2 4.4

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Cholula are December, January, and then November. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early January. For example, on the week of January 1st there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in early September with an average of 4 days of significant precipitation the week of September 3rd.

When can you find snow in Cholula? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Cholula.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Cholula (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 2% 0 0.2
Feb 4% 0 0.6
Mar 4% 0 0.4
Apr 9% 0 0.7
May 28% 0 3.3
Jun 37% 0 6.8
Jul 31% 0 5.5
Aug 32% 0 5.2
Sep 44% 0 6.6
Oct 16% 0 2.2
Nov 3% 0 0.4
Dec 1% 0 0.1

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 2 0 0.5
Feb 4 0 1.5
Mar 4 0 1
Apr 9 0 1.8
May 28 0 8.4
Jun 37 0 17.3
Jul 31 0 14
Aug 32 0 13.2
Sep 44 0 16.8
Oct 16 0 5.6
Nov 3 0 1
Dec 1 0 0.3

 

Humidity and Wind

Cholula has some humid months, and slightly dry months in the opposite season. The least humid month is March (30% relative humidity), and the most humid month is September (64.7%).

Wind in Cholula is usually calm. The windiest month is April, followed by March and February. April’s average wind speed of around 6.8 knots (7.8 MPH or 12.6 KPH) is considered “a light breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in early to mid April where average top sustained speeds reach 17.3 knots, which is considered a fresh breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Cholula.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 6.1 Light breeze 13.7 Significant breeze
Feb 6.4 Light breeze 14.9 Significant breeze
Mar 6.6 Light breeze 15.6 Significant breeze
Apr 6.8 Light breeze 16.9 Significant breeze
May 5.5 Light breeze 14.2 Significant breeze
Jun 4.9 Light breeze 13.1 Significant breeze
Jul 4.7 Light breeze 12.3 Significant breeze
Aug 4.5 Light breeze 11.7 Significant breeze
Sep 4.9 Light breeze 12.4 Significant breeze
Oct 5.9 Light breeze 12.7 Significant breeze
Nov 5.9 Light breeze 12.8 Significant breeze
Dec 5.9 Light breeze 13.1 Significant breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 39.7%
Feb 34.3%
Mar 30%
Apr 31.5%
May 41.1%
Jun 54.5%
Jul 59.2%
Aug 58.2%
Sep 64.7%
Oct 52.4%
Nov 46%
Dec 39.9%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Cholula?

Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe, but with extra warnings in a few regions. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are travel warnings and regional advisories for Mexico; exercise a high degree of caution and avoid some areas. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Dec 04, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Cholula, Mexico is February, followed by January and March. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Cholula in December. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is somewhat extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 67.1 in December means 67.1% of the tourists vs. February.

 

 

Overall Cholula Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 82.1°F (27.8°C) and 76.3°F (24.6°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 1 to 9 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have comfortably cool weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see the most precipitation with 10 to 11 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the slowest season for tourism in Cholula, so lodging and other accommodations may cost less than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 75.8°F (24.3°C) and 73.5°F (23.1°C), which will feel comfortable given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 1 to 13 days per month. Tourism is fairly slow during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be lower priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is somewhat cool this time of year in Cholula to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 78.6°F (25.9°C) and 71.4°F (21.9°C). On average, it rains or snows a very small amount: 0 to 1 times per month. These times of year are the second busiest with tourists.

 

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