Climate Insights for Culiacán
Miguel Alemán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Climate Overview
The climate in Culiacán is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 563 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 173 mm of rainfall. Culiacán is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, October. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.The climate in Culiacán is hot. The average annual temperature is 77°F and approximately 22.2 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 6.8 in of rainfall. Culiacán is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, October. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 54°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Culiacán vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Culiacán vary considerably across the year, with a 40°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 85°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 54°F and an average of 66°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Culiacán is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 563 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 47 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 173 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0 mm. That's 173 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.Culiacán is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 22.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.9 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 6.8 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0 in. That's 6.8 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
Culiacán is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Culiacán is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Culiacán is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 9 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Culiacán is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 94°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 Culiacán 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 Culiacán 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.