Climate Insights for Nogales

The climate in Nogales is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 462mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 109mm of rainfall. Nogales is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Nogales vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Nogales is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 462mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 38mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 109mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 4mm. That's 105mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 9cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.

Nogales is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Nogales, which began on June 21, 2026. Nogales 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 June at around 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 3°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Nogales is during April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 20mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nogales 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.