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The average annual maximum temperature in Rancho de la Cruz, Mexico is 27°C (81°F), with daytime highs ranging from 24°C (75°F) in January to 32°C (90°F) in May. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Rancho de la Cruz compares to cities worldwide.
The weather in Rancho de la Cruz changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Nights are cooler, with lows ranging from 16°C (61°F) to 8°C (46°F).
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Rancho de la Cruz by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. May, the warmest month, averages 260 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
The map below shows the annual temperature across Mexico. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
Rancho de la Cruz's average annual maximum temperature is 27°C (81°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually, warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Buenos Aires, Argentina averages 23°C (73°F) a year, with hot summers and mild winters, and seasons reversed compared to Europe.
Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Rancho de la Cruz's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Rancho de la Cruz climate page.
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