Climate Insights for Cárdenas

The climate in Cárdenas is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 629mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 123mm of rainfall. Cárdenas is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Temperatures in Cárdenas vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Cárdenas is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 629mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 52mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 123mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 11mm. That's 112mm less than September, 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.

Cárdenas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Cárdenas, which began on June 21, 2026. Cárdenas is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in May at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Cárdenas is during January, February, March, April, July, August, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 38mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cárdenas 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.