Sonora Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sonora, Mexico in October.

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Puerto Peñasco Hermosillo Nogales Álamos

Planning a getaway to Sonora, Mexico this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Sonora in October

Sonora, Mexico is a region in Mexico. The weather in Sonora in October can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Nogales at 28°C (82°F) to very hot in Ciudad Obregón at 37°C (99°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Ciudad Obregón and 9°C (48°F) in Nogales. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

To explore the conditions in Sonora, Mexico in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Puerto Peñasco with an average of 8.4 mm (0.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Álamos with 44 mm (1.7 in).

Explore Sonora by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sonora — and find the best time to visit. (based on Puerto Peñasco)

January20°C (68°F) February21°C (70°F) March23°C (73°F) April25°C (77°F) May28°C (82°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August35°C (95°F) September34°C (93°F) October30°C (86°F) November25°C (77°F) December21°C (70°F)
Best Time to Visit Sonora →

Best Places to Visit in Sonora in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Sonora.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Sonora

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Sonora, Mexico?

Temperature range in Sonora (October)

Precipitation variation in Sonora (October)

Puerto Peñasco

In October Puerto Peñasco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
30°C (86°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
28°C (82°F)
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
9.3 mm (0.4 in)
8.4 mm (0.3 in)
7.9 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Puerto Peñasco →

Hermosillo

In October Hermosillo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
38°C (100°F)
35°C (95°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
238 hours
261 hours
223 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Hermosillo →

Nogales

In October Nogales generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
28°C (82°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nogales →

Álamos

In October Álamos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
35°C (95°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Álamos →

San Carlos

In October San Carlos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
32°C (90°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Sonora in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto Peñasco 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 8.4 mm (0.3 in)
Hermosillo 35°C (95°F) 19°C (66°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Nogales 28°C (82°F) 9°C (48°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Álamos 35°C (95°F) 19°C (66°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
San Carlos 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Ciudad Obregón 37°C (99°F) 21°C (70°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)

Sonora weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sonora, Mexico in October?

Expect pleasant weather across Sonora, Mexico in October. The popular destination of Puerto Peñasco averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 23°C (73°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Sonora, Mexico in October?

Puerto Peñasco averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 23°C (73°F).

Does Sonora, Mexico get a lot of rain in October?

Not particularly. Puerto Peñasco averages just 8.4 mm (0.3 in) of rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for Sonora, Mexico.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Sonora, Mexico?

In our opinion, October is a good time to visit Sonora, Mexico with overall perfect weather in Puerto Peñasco.

On average, the best time to visit Sonora, Mexico is in January, February, March, April, May, November and December with generally perfect weather in Puerto Peñasco. The weather in July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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