Climate Insights for Nogales

The climate in Nogales is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 444mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 107mm of rainfall. Nogales is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, April. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperatures in Nogales vary considerably across the year, with a 27°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 5°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Nogales is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 444mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 37mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 107mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 5mm. That's 102mm 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.

Nogales 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 April, averaging 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter 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 Nogales, which began on March 20, 2026. Nogales 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 5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 84 days from now.

The best time to visit Nogales is during February, March, April, May, August, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 26mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nogales 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.