Climate Insights for Hidalgo

The climate in Hidalgo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 489mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 86mm of rainfall. Hidalgo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, June, July. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Temperatures in Hidalgo vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 13°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.

Hidalgo is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 489mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 41mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 86mm of rainfall. May and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 14mm. That's 72mm 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.

Hidalgo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Hidalgo, which began on June 21, 2026. Hidalgo 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 August at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 8°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Hidalgo is during February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 31mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 8°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hidalgo 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.