Climate Insights for Lázaro Cárdenas

The climate in Lázaro Cárdenas is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 335mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 68mm of rainfall. Lázaro Cárdenas is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Temperatures in Lázaro Cárdenas vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Lázaro Cárdenas is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 335mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 28mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 68mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 6mm. That's 62mm 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.

Lázaro Cárdenas 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 April, averaging 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 15km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Lázaro Cárdenas, which began on March 20, 2026. Lázaro Cárdenas 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 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 85 days from now.

The best time to visit Lázaro Cárdenas is during February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 30mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 10°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 Lázaro Cárdenas 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.