Climate Insights for Doña Ana

The climate in Doña Ana is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 216mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 39mm of rainfall. Doña Ana is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 2°C.

Temperatures in Doña Ana vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 7°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 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Doña Ana is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 216mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 18mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 39mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 4mm. That's 35mm 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.

Doña Ana is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Doña Ana, which began on March 20, 2026. Doña Ana 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 July at around 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

The best time to visit Doña Ana is during April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 15mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Doña Ana 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.