Climate Insights for Valle Nacional
Rodeo, Durango, Mexico
Climate Overview
The climate in Valle Nacional is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 452 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 122 mm of rainfall. Valle Nacional 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.The climate in Valle Nacional is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 17.8 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 4.8 in of rainfall. Valle Nacional 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 41°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Valle Nacional vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°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 October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Valle Nacional vary considerably across the year, with a 50°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 55°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 27°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Valle Nacional is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 452 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 38 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 122 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 5 mm. That's 117 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.Valle Nacional is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 17.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 4.8 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0.2 in. That's 4.6 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
Valle Nacional 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 March, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Valle Nacional 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 March, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Valle Nacional 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 24 mm 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 best time to visit Valle Nacional 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 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.9 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 41°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 Valle Nacional 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 Valle Nacional 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.