Climate Insights for Tampico

The climate in Tampico is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1040mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 211mm of rainfall. Tampico is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Tampico sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 30°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Tampico is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1040mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 211mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 21mm. That's 190mm less than September, 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.

Tampico 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 August, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Tampico, which began on June 21, 2026. Tampico 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 18°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Tampico is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 47mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°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 Tampico 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.