Climate Insights for Cieneguillas

Zacatecas, Estado de Zacatecas, Mexico

Hottest
May
28°C peak
Coldest
January
5°C low
Wettest
July
165mm rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Cieneguillas is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 614mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 165mm of rainfall. Cieneguillas is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, April. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 5° Feb Max: 22° Average: 14° Min: 7° Mar Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 9° Apr Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 11° May Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 13° Jun Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 14° Jul Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 13° Aug Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 13° Sep Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 13° Oct Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 11° Nov Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 8° Dec Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Cieneguillas vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 9mm Feb Precipitation: 14mm Mar Precipitation: 10mm Apr Precipitation: 7mm May Precipitation: 16mm Jun Precipitation: 97mm Jul Precipitation: 165mm Aug Precipitation: 113mm Sep Precipitation: 115mm Oct Precipitation: 44mm Nov Precipitation: 18mm Dec Precipitation: 7mm
Precipitation

Cieneguillas is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 614mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 165mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 7mm. That's 158mm 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

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 21km/h Feb Wind Speed: 21km/h Mar Wind Speed: 23km/h Apr Wind Speed: 24km/h May Wind Speed: 20km/h Jun Wind Speed: 18km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 15km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 16km/h Dec Wind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed

Cieneguillas is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/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 20km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Cieneguillas, which began on March 20, 2026. Cieneguillas 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 28°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 33mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 375mm across the season with a monthly average of 125mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 8 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 176mm for the season, averaging 59mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 5 to 22°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 30mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 12°
Feb 14°
Mar 16°
Apr 19°
May 21°
Jun 21°
Jul 19°
Aug 19°
Sep 18°
Oct 16°
Nov 15°
Dec 12°

The best time to visit Cieneguillas is during March, April, May, June and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 35mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cieneguillas 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
5 °C
20 °C
21 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Feb
7 °C
22 °C
21 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
9 °C
24 °C
23 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
26 °C
24 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
May
13 °C
28 °C
20 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Jun
14 °C
27 °C
18 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
25 °C
14 km/h
165 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
25 °C
15 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
23 °C
15 km/h
115 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
23 °C
16 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Nov
8 °C
22 °C
16 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Dec
6 °C
20 °C
18 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
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