Chihuahua, Chihuahua Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Chihuahua, Chihuahua gets 256 mm of precipitation a year over about 36 rainy days. June is the warmest month (average high 36°C) and January the coldest (average low 2°C).

Chihuahua climate at a glance

Desert climate

Chihuahua, Chihuahua has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 20°C in January to 36°C in June. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.

How much rain does Chihuahua get?

Chihuahua gets 256 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 36 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 80% of Mexico.

July is the wettest month, with 66 mm. February is the driest, with 4 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 8.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 92 days, to May 10, 2022.

Chihuahua weather by month

Chihuahua weather in January

In January, Chihuahua averages a high of 20°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 70% of daylight hours. The January record high is 30°C (2023) and the record low is -7°C (1985). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Chihuahua weather in February

In February, Chihuahua averages a high of 23°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 62% of daylight hours. The February record high is 32°C (1986) and the record low is -16°C (2011). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Chihuahua weather in March

In March, Chihuahua averages a high of 26°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 62% of daylight hours. The March record high is 37°C (2020) and the record low is -3°C (2007). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Chihuahua weather in April

In April, Chihuahua averages a high of 31°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 68% of daylight hours. The April record high is 38°C (2011) and the record low is -1°C (1985).

Chihuahua weather in May

In May, Chihuahua averages a high of 34°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 74% of daylight hours. The May record high is 42°C (2024) and the record low is 4°C (1973).

Chihuahua weather in June

In June, Chihuahua averages a high of 36°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 23 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 70% of daylight hours. The June record high is 43°C (2024) and the record low is 11°C (1991).

Chihuahua weather in July

In July, Chihuahua averages a high of 34°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 66 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 67% of daylight hours. The July record high is 42°C (1994) and the record low is 10°C (1995).

Chihuahua weather in August

In August, Chihuahua averages a high of 33°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 57 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 61% of daylight hours. The August record high is 41°C (2023) and the record low is 11°C (1991).

Chihuahua weather in September

In September, Chihuahua averages a high of 31°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 54 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 70% of daylight hours. The September record high is 39°C (2002) and the record low is 7°C (1975).

Chihuahua weather in October

In October, Chihuahua averages a high of 29°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 17 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 78% of daylight hours. The October record high is 37°C (2023) and the record low is -3°C (2020).

Chihuahua weather in November

In November, Chihuahua averages a high of 24°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 70% of daylight hours. The November record high is 32°C (1994) and the record low is -7°C (2010). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Chihuahua weather in December

In December, Chihuahua averages a high of 21°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 69% of daylight hours. The December record high is 31°C (2022) and the record low is -8°C (1978). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Chihuahua

October is the sunniest month in Chihuahua, with sunshine about 78% of daylight hours. August is the cloudiest, at 61%. Over the year the sun shines about 68% of daylight hours. Chihuahua is sunnier than 91% of Mexico.

Humidity peaks in September at 44% and is lowest in May at 19%.

Chihuahua has about 63 days a year above 32°C. Chihuahua is cooler than 62% of Mexico.

First and last freeze in Chihuahua

The first fall freeze in Chihuahua typically comes around November 24, and the last spring freeze around March 6. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 263 days.

Chihuahua weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Chihuahua station is 43°C, on June 18, 2024. The coldest is -16°C, on February 4, 2011.

The wettest day on record brought 113 mm of rain, on September 15, 1995.

36 all-time records have been set at the station since 1972.

The best time to visit Chihuahua

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.

Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 21°C and lows near 3°C.

Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 30°C and lows near 11°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 34°C and lows near 19°C.

Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 28°C and lows near 11°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January4.1 mm138%70%30°-7°
February3.8 mm133%62%32°-16°
March4.3 mm126%62%37°-3°
April4.8 mm121%68%38°-1°
May10 mm219%74%42°
June23 mm426%70%43°11°
July66 mm838%67%42°10°
August57 mm740%61%41°11°
September54 mm644%70%39°
October17 mm338%78%37°-3°
November7.4 mm239%70%32°-7°
December6.1 mm139%69%31°-8°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Chihuahua climate questions

How much rain does Chihuahua get?

Chihuahua gets 256 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 36 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Chihuahua?

July is the wettest month in Chihuahua, with 66 mm. February is the driest, with 4 mm.

How many rainy days does Chihuahua have a year?

Chihuahua has about 36 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 8.

What is the hottest month in Chihuahua?

June is the warmest month in Chihuahua, with an average high of 36°C.

What is the coldest month in Chihuahua?

January is the coldest month in Chihuahua, with an average low of 2°C.

What is the record high temperature in Chihuahua?

The record high at the Chihuahua station is 43°C, set on June 18, 2024. The record low is -16°C, on February 4, 2011.

What is the sunniest month in Chihuahua?

October is the sunniest month in Chihuahua, with sunshine about 78% of daylight hours. August is the cloudiest.

When is the first frost in Chihuahua?

The first fall freeze in Chihuahua typically comes around November 24. The last spring freeze is around March 6.

What is the best time to visit Chihuahua?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station CHIHUAHUA (1 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station CHIHUAHUA.