Zacatecas Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures see a moderate degree of fluctuation,
transitioning from warm conditions
to pleasant.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Zacatecas experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in May to a pleasant 20°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 6°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Zacatecas experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 596 mm yearly. The climate in Zacatecas shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in July, with an average of 133 mm of precipitation over 10 rainy days. In contrast, March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 8.5 mm of rainfall over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Zacatecas Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Zacatecas offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between May (8.9 hours daily) and September (5.8 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
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16 m/s
7 m/s
9 m/s
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Zacatecas in Mexico
During the months of January, February, March, September, October, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December are very dry.
May has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 133 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 9 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 268 hours of sunshine.
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