Chihuahua climate
Chihuahua (Chihuahua, Mexico) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 19 °C66 °F, and about 371 mm15 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Chihuahua climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1865 | 236 | 1050 | 100.4 |
| Feb | 2170 | 439 | 1254 | 60.2 |
| Mar | 2577 | 745 | 1661 | 60.3 |
| Apr | 2985 | 1151 | 2068 | 50.2 |
| May | 3392 | 1559 | 2475 | 100.4 |
| Jun | 3696 | 2068 | 2882 | 261.0 |
| Jul | 3289 | 2068 | 2679 | 1054.1 |
| Aug | 3188 | 1966 | 2577 | 873.4 |
| Sep | 2984 | 1662 | 2373 | 692.7 |
| Oct | 2780 | 1253 | 1967 | 261.0 |
| Nov | 2271 | 643 | 1457 | 120.5 |
| Dec | 1865 | 236 | 1051 | 90.3 |
| Year | 3696 | 236 | 1966 | 37115 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49% | 36% | 4.2 | 10:30 |
| Feb | 41% | 37% | 5.1 | 11:09 |
| Mar | 32% | 34% | 6.4 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 26% | 34% | 7.4 | 12:49 |
| May | 25% | 30% | 7.9 | 13:34 |
| Jun | 34% | 44% | 7.3 | 13:57 |
| Jul | 54% | 63% | 6.5 | 13:48 |
| Aug | 59% | 57% | 6.4 | 13:09 |
| Sep | 62% | 50% | 5.6 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 55% | 29% | 5.3 | 11:25 |
| Nov | 52% | 29% | 4.4 | 10:41 |
| Dec | 50% | 33% | 3.9 | 10:20 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Chihuahua is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 36 °C96 °F and a low of 20 °C68 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 18 °C65 °F and lows 2 °C36 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 17.6 °C31.8 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is dry, with about 371 mm15 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 70% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–May. The wettest month is July (105 mm4.1 in), the driest is April (5 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 25% in May to 62% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 29%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in August to 13 km/h (8 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 10.3 hours in December to 14.0 hours in June.
Best time to visit Chihuahua
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are February–April and September–November: average highs of 21 °C70 °F to 29 °C85 °F with 5 mm0.2 in to 69 mm2.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 36 °C96 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Chihuahua
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1865 to 21 °C70 °F, lows 236 to 4 °C39 °F, about 8 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2577 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 745 to 15 °C59 °F, about 7 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3188 to 36 °C96 °F, lows 1966 to 20 °C68 °F, about 73 mm2.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2271 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 643 to 16 °C62 °F, about 36 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Chihuahua compares
Compared with Ciudad Juárez, about 345 km to the north, Chihuahua has practically the same average temperature and receives 48% more precipitation (371 mm15 in vs 251 mm9.9 in). The difference is largest in July (3.5 °C6.4 °F cooler).
Of the 96 places in Mexico covered by World Climates, Chihuahua is the 64th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 82nd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Mexico climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): Kimberley (South Africa, BSh), Mendoza (Argentina, BWk) and El Paso (United States, BSh).
Nearby places
- Ciudad Delicias 78 km · 21 °C70 °F · 328 mm13 in
- Cuauhtémoc 80 km · 14 °C58 °F · 483 mm19 in
- Hidalgo del Parral 194 km · 18 °C64 °F · 435 mm17 in
- Ciudad Juárez 345 km · 19 °C66 °F · 251 mm9.9 in
- El Paso 349 km · 19 °C65 °F · 258 mm10 in
- Navojoa 373 km · 25 °C78 °F · 502 mm20 in
- Ciudad Obregón 399 km · 25 °C78 °F · 394 mm16 in
- Las Cruces 414 km · 18 °C65 °F · 240 mm9.5 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Chihuahua?
June is the warmest month in Chihuahua, with an average high of 36 °C (96 °F) and an average low of 20 °C (68 °F).
What is the coldest month in Chihuahua?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 18 °C (65 °F) and an average low of 2 °C (36 °F).
When does it rain the most in Chihuahua?
July is the wettest month with about 105 mm (4.1 in) of precipitation; April is the driest with about 5 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Chihuahua?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are February–April and September–November.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 1,730 m, while Chihuahua lies at about 1,437 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.9 °C3.4 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.