Baja California Weather & Climate: Mexico

Climate by month across Baja California, Mexico, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Baja California

Baja California in Mexico sees its peak temperatures in September (27°C (81°F)) and its coolest in December (18°C (64°F)). For a full breakdown of what to expect throughout the year, we've put together a climate overview based on data from Tijuana, the region's most visited city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

The weather in Baja California during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November is comfortably warm, with average temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 27°C (81°F).

When it comes to rainfall, Baja California experiences moderate variations in precipitation across the seasons. You can expect around 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain in December, dropping to 0 mm (0 in) in June. The period of April, May, June, July, August, September and October is the driest, with precipitation levels below 15 mm (0.6 in).

July is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

In Baja California mother whales give birth to their little ones. The best time to visit this area is from January to March, but actually you have a good chance to meet these mighty animals any time. It is considered the best place in the world to see whales up close.

It often happens that a group of gray whales comes to see a boat with tourists. The animals like to be touched and even follow the boat for a while.

Baja California has pleasant temperatures year round. From July to September it rains a bit more and in this period it can be very humid and warm. Starting October it rains less and from December to June is the dry season.

Explore Baja California by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Baja California — and find the best time to visit. (based on Tijuana)

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Tijuana Ensenada Mexicali Valle de Guadalupe Rosarito Puerto Nuevo
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Climate map of Baja California

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Tijuana 19°C (66°F) 27°C (81°F) 8°C (46°F) 18°C (64°F) 224 mm (8.8 in) 3,037 hours
Ensenada 18°C (64°F) 27°C (81°F) 9°C (48°F) 19°C (66°F) 332 mm (13 in)
Mexicali 20°C (68°F) 42°C (108°F) 6°C (43°F) 27°C (81°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Valle de Guadalupe 19°C (66°F) 29°C (84°F) 8°C (46°F) 20°C (68°F) 354 mm (14 in)
Rosarito 17°C (63°F) 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 19°C (66°F) 340 mm (13 in) 3,037 hours
Puerto Nuevo 18°C (64°F) 25°C (77°F) 11°C (52°F) 19°C (66°F) 327 mm (13 in) 3,037 hours

Places in Baja California, Mexico

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