Climate Insights for Chihuahua

The climate in Chihuahua is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 349mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 95mm of rainfall. Chihuahua 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.

Temperatures in Chihuahua vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°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.

Chihuahua is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 349mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 29mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 95mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 6mm. That's 90mm 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 is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 17km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Chihuahua, which began on March 20, 2026. Chihuahua 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 June at around 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Chihuahua is during March, April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 27mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°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 table below shows monthly climate averages for Chihuahua 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.