Mexicali Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Mexicali’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Mexico.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to pleasant in Mexicali. On average, maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 42°C in July to a pleasant 20°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 6°C in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Mexicali by month:
The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, when the sun's heating is most intense.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 9.4 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 2 days.
Annual Temperatures in Mexico Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Mexico. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Mexicali Temperatures Compared World Wide
Mexicali’s average annual maximum temperature is 32°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, experiences an average annual temperature of 23°C, with hot summers and mild winters typical of a Mediterranean climate.
Meanwhile, Queenstown, New Zealand, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual temperature is 18°C, featuring distinct seasons.
Perth, Australia, experiences a Mediterranean climate, with a pleasant average temperature of 25°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Mexicali’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Mexicali climate page.
Current temperature in Mexicali
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