Climate Insights for Mexicali
Mexicali Municipality, Baja California, Mexico
Climate Overview
The climate in Mexicali is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 80 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 11 mm of rainfall. Mexicali is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.The climate in Mexicali is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 77°F and approximately 3.1 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 0.5 in of rainfall. Mexicali is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 47°F.
Temperature
Mexicali has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 44°C and an average of 36°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 14°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Mexicali has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 65°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 112°F and an average of 98°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 47°F and an average of 58°F. The average daily temperature swing is 29°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Mexicali is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 80 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 11 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 1 mm. 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.Mexicali is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 3.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.3 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 0.4 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 0 in. 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
Mexicali 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 April, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 7km/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.Mexicali is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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 Mexicali is during February, March, April and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 6 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 44°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 8°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Mexicali is during February, March, April and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.2 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 112°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 47°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 Mexicali 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 Mexicali 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.