Climate of North America

World Climates covers 453 places in North America. By annual mean temperature, the warmest is Port-au-Prince (29 °C84 °F) and the coolest is Nuuk (0 °C31 °F). The wettest is Tapachula with 2,570 mm101 in of precipitation per year, the driest San Luis Río Colorado with 84 mm3.3 in.

The most common climate types (Köppen classification computed from these averages) are humid subtropical (Cfa, 86 places), hot-summer humid continental (Dfa, 71 places), hot semi-arid (BSh, 68 places) and tropical savanna (dry winter) (Aw, 57 places).

The highest monthly average high is in Mexicali (44 °C112 °F in July); the lowest monthly average low is in Winnipeg (−22 °C−8 °F in January).

Across the places in North America, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are February, March and November (190, 206 and 195 of 453 places respectively).

Frequently asked questions

Which is the warmest place in North America?

By annual mean temperature, the warmest place in North America is Port-au-Prince at 29 °C84 °F. The coolest is Nuuk at 0 °C31 °F.

Where does it rain the most in North America?

Tapachula gets the most precipitation, 2,570 mm101 in in an average year. The driest place is San Luis Río Colorado with 84 mm3.3 in.

How many places in North America does this site cover?

World Climates has climate data for 453 places in North America. Each one has a page with monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.

When is the best time to visit North America?

It depends on the place. Across North America, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are February, March and November. Check the page of each city for its own best months.