Climate Insights for Zacatecas
Acaponeta, Nayarit, Mexico
Climate Overview
The climate in Zacatecas is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1,364 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 334 mm of rainfall. Zacatecas 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, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.The climate in Zacatecas is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 70°F and approximately 53.7 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 13.2 in of rainfall. Zacatecas 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, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 49°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Zacatecas vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°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 Zacatecas vary considerably across the year, with a 39°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 49°F and an average of 62°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Zacatecas is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,364 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 114 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 334 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2 mm. That's 332 mm less than August, 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.Zacatecas is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 53.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.5 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 13.1 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0.1 in. That's 13.1 in less than August, 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
Zacatecas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Zacatecas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Zacatecas is during January, February, March, April, May, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 20 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Zacatecas is during January, February, March, April, May, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.8 in per month. 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 Zacatecas 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 Zacatecas 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.