Climate Insights for Matamoros

The climate in Matamoros is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 466mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 109mm of rainfall. Matamoros is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, May, July. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 2°C.

Temperatures in Matamoros vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°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 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Matamoros is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 466mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 39mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 109mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 7mm. That's 103mm 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.

Matamoros is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, 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.

It is currently spring in Matamoros, which began on March 20, 2026. Matamoros 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 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 85 days from now.

The best time to visit Matamoros is during March, April, May, June, July and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 35mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°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 Matamoros 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.