Chihuahua Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Chihuahua has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 400 mm (16 in) of rain/snowfall annually. It experiences a distinct dry season during certain months. Refer to our detailed charts below to see the seasonal variation.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Chihuahua can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 92 mm (3.6 in) of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast March, experiences much drier conditions, with 8.8 mm (0.3 in) of rainfall, spread across a single rainy day.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). The city receives 242 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Chihuahua Temperature page.

Chihuahua's average annual precipitation is 400 mm (16 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Chihuahua's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Chihuahua Climate page.