Climate Insights for Bacanora
Sonora, Mexico
Climate Overview
The climate in Bacanora is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 445 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 116 mm of rainfall. Bacanora is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, May. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.The climate in Bacanora is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 72°F and approximately 17.5 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 4.6 in of rainfall. Bacanora is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, May. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 42°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Bacanora vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 13°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Bacanora vary considerably across the year, with a 60°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 102°F and an average of 87°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 42°F and an average of 56°F. The average daily temperature swing is 29°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Bacanora is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 445 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 37 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 116 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 1 mm. That's 115 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Bacanora is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 17.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 4.6 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 0 in. That's 4.5 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Bacanora is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Bacanora is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Bacanora is during February, March, April, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 17 mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 39°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Bacanora is during February, March, April, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.7 in per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 102°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 42°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bacanora based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bacanora based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.