Climate Insights for Tijuana
Municipio de Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Climate Overview
The climate in Tijuana is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 384 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 74 mm of rainfall. Tijuana is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.The climate in Tijuana is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 15.1 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 2.9 in of rainfall. Tijuana is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 52°F.
Temperature
Tijuana sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 24°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 21°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Tijuana sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 52°F to 75°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 75°F with a mean of 70°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 52°F and an average of 56°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Tijuana is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 384 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 32 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 74 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3 mm. That's 71 mm less than March, 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.Tijuana is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 15.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.3 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 2.9 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.1 in. That's 2.8 in less than March, 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
Tijuana is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Tijuana is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Tijuana is during May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 13 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 11°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Tijuana is during May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.5 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 52°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 Tijuana 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 Tijuana 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.