Ciudad Apodaca climate
Ciudad Apodaca (Nuevo León, Mexico) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 23 °C74 °F, and about 636 mm25 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Ciudad Apodaca climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2170 | 846 | 1458 | 190.8 | 1 |
| Feb | 2476 | 1050 | 1763 | 150.6 | 0 |
| Mar | 2984 | 1356 | 2170 | 240.9 | 0 |
| Apr | 3391 | 1763 | 2577 | 401.6 | 0 |
| May | 3596 | 2169 | 2882 | 582.3 | 0 |
| Jun | 3698 | 2373 | 3085 | 612.4 | 0 |
| Jul | 3696 | 2373 | 2984 | 873.4 | 0 |
| Aug | 3696 | 2374 | 2985 | 532.1 | 0 |
| Sep | 3289 | 2170 | 2679 | 1787.0 | 0 |
| Oct | 2985 | 1763 | 2374 | 552.2 | 0 |
| Nov | 2577 | 1254 | 1965 | 251.0 | 0 |
| Dec | 2271 | 847 | 1559 | 210.8 | 0 |
| Year | 3698 | 846 | 2374 | 63625 | 2 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60% | 48% | 4.0 | 10:41 |
| Feb | 56% | 45% | 4.9 | 11:15 |
| Mar | 53% | 45% | 5.7 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 51% | 47% | 6.4 | 12:44 |
| May | 55% | 46% | 6.5 | 13:24 |
| Jun | 57% | 42% | 6.8 | 13:44 |
| Jul | 59% | 47% | 6.4 | 13:36 |
| Aug | 58% | 41% | 6.4 | 13:02 |
| Sep | 70% | 52% | 5.2 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 67% | 37% | 5.0 | 11:30 |
| Nov | 64% | 38% | 4.2 | 10:51 |
| Dec | 60% | 44% | 3.8 | 10:32 |
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 Ciudad Apodaca is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 36 °C98 °F and a low of 23 °C73 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 21 °C70 °F and lows 8 °C46 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 15.4 °C27.6 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 636 mm25 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 50% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: January and February. The wettest month is September (178 mm7.0 in), the driest is February (15 mm0.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 51% in April to 70% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 37%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (5 mph) in December to 12 km/h (8 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.5 hours in December to 13.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Ciudad Apodaca
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October–March: average highs of 21 °C70 °F to 29 °C85 °F with 15 mm0.6 in to 55 mm2.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is September, which is hot, with average highs of 32 °C89 °F and very wet (178 mm7.0 in).
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 Ciudad Apodaca
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2170 to 24 °C76 °F, lows 846 to 10 °C50 °F, about 19 mm0.7 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 2984 to 35 °C96 °F, lows 1356 to 21 °C69 °F, about 41 mm1.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs around 36 °C96 °F, lows around 23 °C73 °F, about 67 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2577 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 1254 to 21 °C70 °F, about 86 mm3.4 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 Ciudad Apodaca compares
Compared with Guadalupe, about 14 km to the southwest, Ciudad Apodaca is on average 0.3 °C0.6 °F cooler and receives 10% less precipitation (636 mm25 in vs 709 mm28 in). The difference is largest in December (1.3 °C2.3 °F cooler).
Of the 96 places in Mexico covered by World Climates, Ciudad Apodaca is the 47th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 60th 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): Corpus Christi (United States, Cfa), Lushui (China, Cwa) and Rockhampton (Australia, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Ciudad General Escobedo 13 km · 24 °C75 °F · 504 mm20 in
- Guadalupe 14 km · 23 °C74 °F · 709 mm28 in
- Monterrey 17 km · 24 °C76 °F · 530 mm21 in
- Saltillo 89 km · 19 °C66 °F · 371 mm15 in
- Monclova 175 km · 23 °C73 °F · 398 mm16 in
- Reynosa 193 km · 24 °C76 °F · 605 mm24 in
- Nuevo Laredo 200 km · 24 °C74 °F · 559 mm22 in
- Ciudad Victoria 250 km · 25 °C77 °F · 814 mm32 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Ciudad Apodaca?
June is the warmest month in Ciudad Apodaca, with an average high of 36 °C (98 °F) and an average low of 23 °C (73 °F).
What is the coldest month in Ciudad Apodaca?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 21 °C (70 °F) and an average low of 8 °C (46 °F).
When does it rain the most in Ciudad Apodaca?
September is the wettest month with about 178 mm (7.0 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 15 mm (0.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Ciudad Apodaca?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October–March.
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 496 m, while Ciudad Apodaca lies at about 431 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.4 °C0.8 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.