Gómez Palacio climate
Gómez Palacio (Durango, Mexico) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 22 °C72 °F, and about 306 mm12 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Gómez Palacio climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2272 | 642 | 1457 | 80.3 |
| Feb | 2678 | 745 | 1762 | 60.2 |
| Mar | 2984 | 1051 | 2068 | 90.4 |
| Apr | 3392 | 1558 | 2475 | 30.1 |
| May | 3696 | 1865 | 2781 | 100.4 |
| Jun | 3697 | 2271 | 2984 | 301.2 |
| Jul | 3493 | 2170 | 2882 | 732.9 |
| Aug | 3493 | 2170 | 2781 | 562.2 |
| Sep | 3188 | 1966 | 2577 | 732.9 |
| Oct | 3086 | 1559 | 2373 | 210.8 |
| Nov | 2678 | 1049 | 1864 | 100.4 |
| Dec | 2373 | 643 | 1458 | 60.2 |
| Year | 3697 | 642 | 2272 | 30612 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47% | 46% | 4.3 | 10:42 |
| Feb | 38% | 40% | 5.3 | 11:16 |
| Mar | 31% | 40% | 6.4 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 26% | 41% | 7.3 | 12:44 |
| May | 29% | 33% | 7.7 | 13:23 |
| Jun | 39% | 38% | 7.6 | 13:43 |
| Jul | 49% | 50% | 7.0 | 13:35 |
| Aug | 50% | 45% | 6.9 | 13:02 |
| Sep | 58% | 48% | 5.9 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 51% | 28% | 5.5 | 11:30 |
| Nov | 50% | 31% | 4.7 | 10:51 |
| Dec | 47% | 42% | 4.1 | 10:33 |
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 Gómez Palacio is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 36 °C97 °F and a low of 22 °C71 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 22 °C72 °F and lows 6 °C42 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 15.1 °C27.1 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is dry, with about 306 mm12 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 66% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–May. The wettest month is September (73 mm2.9 in), the driest is April (3 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 26% in April to 58% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 28%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in November to 9 km/h (6 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.5 hours in December to 13.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Gómez Palacio
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–March: average highs of 22 °C72 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 6 mm0.2 in to 10 mm0.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 36 °C97 °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 Gómez Palacio
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2272 to 26 °C78 °F, lows 642 to 7 °C45 °F, about 7 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 2984 to 36 °C96 °F, lows 1051 to 18 °C65 °F, about 8 mm0.3 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 3493 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 2170 to 22 °C71 °F, about 53 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2678 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 1049 to 19 °C66 °F, about 35 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 Gómez Palacio compares
Compared with Torreón, about 9 km to the east, Gómez Palacio has practically the same average temperature and receives 12% more precipitation (306 mm12 in vs 274 mm11 in). The difference is largest in December (0.6 °C1 °F warmer).
Of the 96 places in Mexico covered by World Climates, Gómez Palacio is the 52nd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 87th 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): La Rioja (Argentina, BSh), Alice Springs (Australia, BWh) and Rawson (Argentina, BWh).
Nearby places
- Torreón 9 km · 22 °C71 °F · 274 mm11 in
- Victoria de Durango 208 km · 18 °C64 °F · 550 mm22 in
- Saltillo 253 km · 19 °C66 °F · 371 mm15 in
- Monclova 255 km · 23 °C73 °F · 398 mm16 in
- Hidalgo del Parral 264 km · 18 °C64 °F · 435 mm17 in
- Fresnillo 274 km · 16 °C61 °F · 499 mm20 in
- Monterrey 319 km · 24 °C76 °F · 530 mm21 in
- Ciudad General Escobedo 320 km · 24 °C75 °F · 504 mm20 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Gómez Palacio?
June is the warmest month in Gómez Palacio, with an average high of 36 °C (97 °F) and an average low of 22 °C (71 °F).
What is the coldest month in Gómez Palacio?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 22 °C (72 °F) and an average low of 6 °C (42 °F).
When does it rain the most in Gómez Palacio?
September is the wettest month with about 73 mm (2.9 in) of precipitation; April is the driest with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Gómez Palacio?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–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 1,403 m, while Gómez Palacio lies at about 1,139 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.7 °C3.1 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.