Climate Insights for Zacatecas

The climate in Zacatecas is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 594mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 152mm 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Temperatures in Zacatecas 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 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Zacatecas is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 594mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 50mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 152mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 5mm. That's 147mm 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.

Zacatecas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Zacatecas, which began on September 23, 2026. Zacatecas 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 6°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Zacatecas is during March, April, May, June and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 31mm 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 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.