Climate Insights for Tortugas

Santa María del Río, San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Hottest
May
29°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
January
6°C low44°F low
Wettest
September
138 mm rain5.5 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Tortugas is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 736 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 138 mm of rainfall. Tortugas is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Tortugas is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 29 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 5.5 in of rainfall. Tortugas is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 44°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 21°Average: 12°Min: 6°FebMax: 24°Average: 15°Min: 8°MarMax: 27°Average: 17°Min: 10°AprMax: 28°Average: 20°Min: 13°MayMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 15°JunMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°JulMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 15°AugMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 15°SepMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°OctMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 12°NovMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 9°DecMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 7°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 70°FAverage: 54°FMin: 44°FFebMax: 75°FAverage: 59°FMin: 47°FMarMax: 80°FAverage: 63°FMin: 51°FAprMax: 83°FAverage: 67°FMin: 55°FMayMax: 85°FAverage: 70°FMin: 59°FJunMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 60°FJulMax: 77°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°FAugMax: 78°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°FSepMax: 75°FAverage: 66°FMin: 58°FOctMax: 73°FAverage: 62°FMin: 54°FNovMax: 71°FAverage: 58°FMin: 49°FDecMax: 70°FAverage: 55°FMin: 45°F
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Temperatures in Tortugas 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 21°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Tortugas vary considerably across the year, with a 41°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 44°F and an average of 54°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 10mmFebPrecipitation: 12mmMarPrecipitation: 14mmAprPrecipitation: 27mmMayPrecipitation: 63mmJunPrecipitation: 132mmJulPrecipitation: 121mmAugPrecipitation: 89mmSepPrecipitation: 138mmOctPrecipitation: 85mmNovPrecipitation: 29mmDecPrecipitation: 15mm
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0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.4inFebPrecipitation: 0.5inMarPrecipitation: 0.6inAprPrecipitation: 1.1inMayPrecipitation: 2.5inJunPrecipitation: 5.2inJulPrecipitation: 4.7inAugPrecipitation: 3.5inSepPrecipitation: 5.5inOctPrecipitation: 3.3inNovPrecipitation: 1.2inDecPrecipitation: 0.6in
Precipitation

Tortugas is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 736 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 61 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 138 mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 10 mm. That's 129 mm 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.Tortugas is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 29 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 5.4 in of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.4 in. That's 5.1 in 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
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Wind Speed

Tortugas 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 August, averaging 9km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Tortugas 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 August, 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan12°54°F
Feb15°59°F
Mar17°63°F
Apr20°67°F
May21°70°F
Jun20°68°F
Jul19°67°F
Aug20°67°F
Sep19°66°F
Oct17°62°F
Nov14°58°F
Dec13°55°F

The best time to visit Tortugas is during March, April, May, August and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 56 mm 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 best time to visit Tortugas is during March, April, May, August and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.2 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 44°F. 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 Tortugas 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 Tortugas 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
6 °C44 °F
21 °C70 °F
8 km/h5 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
8 °C47 °F
24 °C75 °F
8 km/h5 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
10 °C51 °F
27 °C80 °F
9 km/h6 mph
14 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
13 °C55 °F
28 °C83 °F
9 km/h6 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
15 °C59 °F
29 °C85 °F
8 km/h5 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
15 °C60 °F
26 °C79 °F
9 km/h6 mph
132 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C59 °F
25 °C77 °F
9 km/h6 mph
121 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C59 °F
25 °C78 °F
9 km/h6 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
15 °C58 °F
24 °C75 °F
8 km/h5 mph
138 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C54 °F
23 °C73 °F
8 km/h5 mph
85 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
9 °C49 °F
22 °C71 °F
7 km/h4 mph
29 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
7 °C45 °F
21 °C70 °F
7 km/h4 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in