Climate Insights for Saltillo

The climate in Saltillo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 553mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 101mm of rainfall. Saltillo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Temperatures in Saltillo vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Saltillo is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 553mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 46mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 101mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 15mm. That's 86mm 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.

Saltillo is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 14km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Saltillo, which began on March 20, 2026. Saltillo 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Saltillo is during March, April, May, June, August and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 46mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°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 Saltillo 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.