Lifestyle
Mexico — Living: Climate
Mexico averages 21.3°C over the year and about 763 mm of precipitation (national averages for 1991-2020, World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal, CRU TS 4.07 data), with June the warmest month and January the coolest.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceWorld Bank — Climate Change Knowledge Portal (CRU TS 4.07 climate normals, 1991-2020)Last reviewed: 2026-10-18
Key facts
- Average annual temperature: 21.3°C (national average, 1991-2020)
- Warmest month: June, 25.7°C on average
- Coolest month: January, 15.8°C on average
- Average annual precipitation: 763 mm (1991-2020)
- Wettest month: September, 146 mm on average
- Driest month: March, 15 mm on average
Timelines
- Rainy season: May-October
- Hurricane season: June-November
Common mistakes
- Assuming a single tropical climate applies nationwide — conditions range from desert in the north to tropical humid in the southeast.
Monthly averages, 1991-2020 (national)
January: 15.8°C, 21 mm February: 17.3°C, 16 mm March: 19.4°C, 15 mm April: 22.1°C, 17 mm May: 24.3°C, 44 mm June: 25.7°C, 106 mm July: 25.4°C, 128 mm August: 25.3°C, 133 mm September: 24.1°C, 146 mm October: 21.8°C, 84 mm November: 18.3°C, 33 mm December: 15.9°C, 22 mm
What these figures do not cover
These are country-wide averages. Climate varies a lot between regions, coasts, mountains and cities, and individual years differ from the long-term average. Heat waves, humidity, air quality and seasonal hazards are not covered here.