Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas?
Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas gets 840 mm of precipitation a year over about 68 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 34°C) and January the coldest (average low 16°C).
Tropical savanna climate
Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 25°C in January to 34°C in August. September is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and December, when daytime highs sit near 26°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 17° | 26° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 22° | 31° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 25° | 33° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 22° | 31° |
How much rain does Ciudad Madero get?
Ciudad Madero gets 840 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 68 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 56% of Mexico.
September is the wettest month, with 213 mm. April is the driest, with 9 mm. September has the most rainy days, about 13.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 57 days, to April 26, 2022.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Ciudad Madero got 634 mm of rain, against a normal of 840 mm for those months. June 2026 had the most, with 210 mm.
Ciudad Madero weather by month
Ciudad Madero weather in January
In January, Ciudad Madero averages a high of 25°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 20 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 37°C (2017) and the record low is 0°C (1984). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Ciudad Madero weather in February
In February, Ciudad Madero averages a high of 26°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 13 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 36°C (2017) and the record low is 0°C (1996). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Ciudad Madero weather in March
In March, Ciudad Madero averages a high of 28°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 13 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 56% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 37°C (2025) and the record low is 4°C (1980).
Ciudad Madero weather in April
In April, Ciudad Madero averages a high of 31°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 41°C (2017) and the record low is 8°C (2026).
Ciudad Madero weather in May
In May, Ciudad Madero averages a high of 32°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 15 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 63% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 39°C (2011) and the record low is 12°C (2026).
Ciudad Madero weather in June
In June, Ciudad Madero averages a high of 33°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 116 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 41°C (2019) and the record low is 16°C (2026).
Ciudad Madero weather in July
In July, Ciudad Madero averages a high of 33°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 113 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 40°C (2026) and the record low is 16°C (2026).
Ciudad Madero weather in August
In August, Ciudad Madero averages a high of 34°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 112 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 40°C (2023) and the record low is 18°C (2026).
Ciudad Madero weather in September
In September, Ciudad Madero averages a high of 33°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 213 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 47% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 39°C (2026) and the record low is 16°C (2026).
Ciudad Madero weather in October
In October, Ciudad Madero averages a high of 31°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 155 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 47% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 39°C (2021) and the record low is 14°C (1977).
Ciudad Madero weather in November
In November, Ciudad Madero averages a high of 28°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 46 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 35°C (2016) and the record low is 7°C (2011).
Ciudad Madero weather in December
In December, Ciudad Madero averages a high of 26°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 14 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 36°C (2018) and the record low is 0°C (1997). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Ciudad Madero
May is the sunniest month in Ciudad Madero, with estimated sunshine of 63% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest, at 36%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 51% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Ciudad Madero is cloudier than 52% of Mexico.
Humidity peaks in April at 83% and is lowest in October at 75%.
Ciudad Madero has about 84 days a year above 32°C. Ciudad Madero is cooler than 55% of Mexico.
Ciudad Madero weather records
These records cover TAMPICO TAMPS during 1975–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Ciudad Madero station is 41°C, on April 30, 2017. The coldest is 0°C, on February 4, 1996.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 260 mm of precipitation, on October 1, 2017.
27 all-time records have been set at the station since 1975.
The best time to visit Ciudad Madero
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and December, when daytime highs sit near 26°C.
Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 16°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 30°C and lows near 22°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 33°C and lows near 25°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 22°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16° | 25° | 20 mm | 3 | 78% | 36% | 37° | 0° |
| February | 17° | 26° | 13 mm | 2 | 77% | 48% | 36° | 0° |
| March | 19° | 28° | 13 mm | 3 | 82% | 56% | 37° | 4° |
| April | 22° | 31° | 9.1 mm | 2 | 83% | 51% | 41° | 8° |
| May | 24° | 32° | 15 mm | 3 | 83% | 63% | 39° | 12° |
| June | 25° | 33° | 116 mm | 8 | 82% | 55% | 41° | 16° |
| July | 25° | 33° | 113 mm | 9 | 81% | 51% | 40° | 16° |
| August | 25° | 34° | 112 mm | 9 | 80% | 55% | 40° | 18° |
| September | 24° | 33° | 213 mm | 13 | 78% | 47% | 39° | 16° |
| October | 22° | 31° | 155 mm | 9 | 75% | 47% | 39° | 14° |
| November | 19° | 28° | 46 mm | 5 | 76% | 55% | 35° | 7° |
| December | 17° | 26° | 14 mm | 3 | 78% | 48% | 36° | 0° |
Station: TAMPICO TAMPS, 6 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1975–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Ciudad Madero climate questions
How much rain does Ciudad Madero get?
Ciudad Madero gets 840 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 68 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Ciudad Madero?
September is the wettest month in Ciudad Madero, with 213 mm. April is the driest, with 9 mm.
How many rainy days does Ciudad Madero have a year?
Ciudad Madero has about 68 days with measurable rain in an average year. September has the most, about 13.
What is the hottest month in Ciudad Madero?
August is the warmest month in Ciudad Madero, with an average high of 34°C.
What is the coldest month in Ciudad Madero?
January is the coldest month in Ciudad Madero, with an average low of 16°C.
What is the record high temperature in Ciudad Madero?
Within the available 1975–2026 station history, the record high at the Ciudad Madero station is 41°C, set on April 30, 2017. The record low is 0°C, on February 4, 1996.
What is the sunniest month in Ciudad Madero?
May is the sunniest month in Ciudad Madero, with estimated sunshine of 63% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Ciudad Madero?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and December, when daytime highs sit near 26°C.