Palenque
Mexico UNESCO World Heritage Site
Palenque is an archaeological site in Mexico and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the 12th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between February and April, when the weather is warmest and there is less rain. The driest months are April, with about 7 rainy days, and March, with about 8 rainy days. From May through October, the site experiences significant rainfall, particularly in September, which has about 27 rainy days. Temperatures during these months range from daily highs of 28 °C to 33 °C and lows of 18 °C to 23 °C.
To reach Palenque, you can fly to Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport in Villahermosa, which is 99 km away. The site is located 776 km from Mexico City.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 33 °C. The wettest is September, with about 385 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 26 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 130 | 110 | 72 | 66 | 148 | 323 | 243 | 302 | 385 | 268 | 172 | 151 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
