Climate Insights for San Francisco del Mezquital

General Francisco R. Murguía, Estado de Durango, Mexico

Hottest
May
29°C peak
Coldest
January
3°C low
Wettest
July
199mm rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in San Francisco del Mezquital is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 730mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 199mm of rainfall. San Francisco del Mezquital 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 3°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 20° Average: 11° Min: 3° Feb Max: 22° Average: 13° Min: 5° Mar Max: 24° Average: 15° Min: 6° Apr Max: 27° Average: 18° Min: 8° May Max: 29° Average: 20° Min: 11° Jun Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 14° Jul Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 13° Aug Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 13° Sep Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 13° Oct Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 10° Nov Max: 23° Average: 14° Min: 7° Dec Max: 20° Average: 11° Min: 4°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in San Francisco del Mezquital vary considerably across the year, with a 26°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 20°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 15mm Feb Precipitation: 18mm Mar Precipitation: 9mm Apr Precipitation: 4mm May Precipitation: 12mm Jun Precipitation: 84mm Jul Precipitation: 199mm Aug Precipitation: 149mm Sep Precipitation: 151mm Oct Precipitation: 62mm Nov Precipitation: 16mm Dec Precipitation: 11mm
Precipitation

San Francisco del Mezquital is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 730mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 61mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 199mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 4mm. That's 195mm less than July, 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 10km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 11km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

San Francisco del Mezquital is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 14km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

83 days until Summer

It is currently spring in San Francisco del Mezquital, which began on March 20, 2026. San Francisco del Mezquital 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 3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 83 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 6 to 29°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 25mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 432mm across the season with a monthly average of 144mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 7 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 229mm for the season, averaging 76mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 22°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 44mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 11°
Feb 13°
Mar 15°
Apr 18°
May 20°
Jun 21°
Jul 19°
Aug 19°
Sep 18°
Oct 17°
Nov 14°
Dec 11°

The best time to visit San Francisco del Mezquital is during March, April, May, June and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 34mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for San Francisco del Mezquital 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
3 °C
20 °C
14 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Feb
5 °C
22 °C
16 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
6 °C
24 °C
17 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Apr
8 °C
27 °C
18 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
May
11 °C
29 °C
16 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Jun
14 °C
29 °C
12 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
26 °C
10 km/h
199 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
26 °C
10 km/h
149 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
25 °C
10 km/h
151 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
24 °C
10 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Nov
7 °C
23 °C
11 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Dec
4 °C
20 °C
13 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
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