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Palenque Weather in February

Palenque in February

The short of it: Palenque in February averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 337 mm (13.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 10 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 22° · rain 337 mm · daylight 12 h 10 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & June

Thirty years of records give Palenque an average February high of 30°, a low of 22° and some 337 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 337 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 10 min in mid-February.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Palenque runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Vinces, 13 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

February in Palenque, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 45 mm more rain
Versus March
1° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 10 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
VincesLos Ríos13 km S30°22°317 mm
BalzarGuayas18 km WNW30°22°308 mm
San JuanLos Ríos25 km S30°22°309 mm
ColimesGuayas31 km WSW30°22°240 mm
VentanasLos Ríos33 km E30°22°462 mm
CataramaLos Ríos35 km ESE30°22°451 mm
BabaLos Ríos40 km SSE30°22°345 mm
El EmpalmeGuayas46 km NNE30°22°434 mm

The Almanac · Palenque Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 337 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Palenque by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°22°292 mm5 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
February30°22°337 mm5 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
March31°22°410 mm5 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
April31°22°308 mm5 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
May30°22°100 mm5 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦
June28°21°18 mm4 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°20°2.0 mm5 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°20°1.0 mm5 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°20°6.0 mm6 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
October29°20°6.0 mm6 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
November29°20°6.0 mm6 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
December30°21°64 mm6 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Palenque in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Palenque in February?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 337 mm (13.3 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 337 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Palenque?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Palenque in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 10 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Palenque in February?

Hardly — February nights average 22 °C (72 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Palenque in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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