Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza
City in Mexico
Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza is a city in Mexico with a population of 1,542,232 in 2020. Located 102 km from Mexico City, visitors are drawn to its sights including Puebla Cathedral and Biblioteca Palafoxiana.
What to see
The city features cultural landmarks for visitors to explore. Key architectural and historical sights include the Puebla Cathedral and the Biblioteca Palafoxiana.
When to go
The climate brings daily highs and lows throughout the year. January and December are the driest months, with rain of 4 mm to 9 mm on about 4 days. June through September experience higher rainfall, with monthly precipitation reaching between 123 mm and 145 mm and rainy days ranging from 23 to 28 per month. Temperatures remain moderate, with highs ranging from 21 °C to 26 °C and lows from 7 °C to 13 °C.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Hermanos Serdán International Airport in Puebla, located 20 km away from the city.
Top sights in Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 26 °C. The wettest is June, with about 145 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 21 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 9 | 12 | 11 | 29 | 73 | 145 | 124 | 123 | 132 | 54 | 10 | 4 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 20 | 9 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.