Climate Insights for Lázaro Cárdenas

The climate in Lázaro Cárdenas is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 207mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 34mm of rainfall. Lázaro Cárdenas is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Lázaro Cárdenas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 25°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 22°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Lázaro Cárdenas is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 207mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 17mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 34mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 4mm. That's 30mm less than December, 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.

Lázaro Cárdenas 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 May, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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.

It is currently summer in Lázaro Cárdenas, which began on June 21, 2026. Lázaro Cárdenas 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 August at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Lázaro Cárdenas is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 10mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 11°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lázaro Cárdenas 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.