Climate Insights for Chihuahua City

Municipio de Chihuahua, Mexico

Hottest
June
36°C peak96°F peak
Coldest
January
3°C low37°F low
Wettest
August
67 mm rain2.6 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Chihuahua City is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 260 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 67 mm of rainfall. Chihuahua City 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 3°C.The climate in Chihuahua City is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 10.2 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 2.6 in of rainfall. Chihuahua City 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 37°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 20°Average: 10°Min: 3°FebMax: 23°Average: 14°Min: 6°MarMax: 27°Average: 18°Min: 10°AprMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 13°MayMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 17°JunMax: 36°Average: 29°Min: 22°JulMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 22°AugMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 21°SepMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 18°OctMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 14°NovMax: 24°Average: 15°Min: 8°DecMax: 21°Average: 12°Min: 5°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 68°FAverage: 51°FMin: 37°FFebMax: 74°FAverage: 57°FMin: 43°FMarMax: 80°FAverage: 64°FMin: 49°FAprMax: 86°FAverage: 71°FMin: 56°FMayMax: 92°FAverage: 78°FMin: 63°FJunMax: 96°FAverage: 84°FMin: 71°FJulMax: 93°FAverage: 82°FMin: 71°FAugMax: 90°FAverage: 80°FMin: 70°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 75°FMin: 65°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 69°FMin: 56°FNovMax: 75°FAverage: 59°FMin: 46°FDecMax: 69°FAverage: 53°FMin: 40°F
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Temperatures in Chihuahua City vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Chihuahua City vary considerably across the year, with a 59°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 96°F and an average of 84°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 51°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 27°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5mmSnow: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 4mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 8mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 3mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 7mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 67mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 59mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 2mm
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0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 1in
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Chihuahua City is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 260 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 67 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 3 mm. That's 64 mm less than August, 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.Chihuahua City is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 10.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.9 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 2.6 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0.1 in. That's 2.5 in less than August, 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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Chihuahua City 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 March, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7km/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.Chihuahua City is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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

Jan10°51°F
Feb14°57°F
Mar18°64°F
Apr22°71°F
May26°78°F
Jun29°84°F
Jul28°82°F
Aug27°80°F
Sep24°75°F
Oct21°69°F
Nov15°59°F
Dec12°53°F

The best time to visit Chihuahua City is during March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 20 mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Chihuahua City is during March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.8 in per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 96°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 37°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 Chihuahua City 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 Chihuahua City 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
3 °C37 °F
20 °C68 °F
9 km/h5 mph
5 mm0.2 in
1 cm0 in
Feb
6 °C43 °F
23 °C74 °F
10 km/h6 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
10 °C49 °F
27 °C80 °F
11 km/h7 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
13 °C56 °F
30 °C86 °F
11 km/h7 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
17 °C63 °F
33 °C92 °F
10 km/h6 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
22 °C71 °F
36 °C96 °F
9 km/h6 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C71 °F
34 °C93 °F
8 km/h5 mph
37 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
21 °C70 °F
32 °C90 °F
7 km/h5 mph
67 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
18 °C65 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h4 mph
59 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
14 °C56 °F
28 °C83 °F
8 km/h5 mph
19 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
8 °C46 °F
24 °C75 °F
8 km/h5 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
5 °C40 °F
21 °C69 °F
8 km/h5 mph
11 mm0.4 in
2 cm1 in