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Zacatecas Climate by Month

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 day and night temperature

The climate in Zacatecas experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in May to a pleasant 20°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 6°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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:
  • Does Zacatecas have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Zacatecas?
    May has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Zacatecas?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Zacatecas?
    July tops the wettest month list with 133 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Zacatecas?
    March is the driest month with 9 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Zacatecas?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 268 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Zacatecas

    Thu   Nov 21
    19°C | 7°C
    NE 22 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    19°C | 9°C
    NE 18 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    21°C | 10°C
    SW 18 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain