Climate Insights for Cárdenas

The climate in Cárdenas is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1583mm of precipitation falls per year. Cárdenas receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cárdenas is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, July. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Cárdenas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 35°C. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Cárdenas is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1583mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 132mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 276mm of rainfall. October and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 34mm. That's 242mm 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 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 20°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

The best time to visit Cárdenas is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 76mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

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.