Ensenada, Baja California Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Ensenada, Baja California gets 396 mm of precipitation a year over about 48 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 35°C) and December the coldest (average low 1°C).

Ensenada climate at a glance

Mediterranean climate

Ensenada, Baja California has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 17°C in December to 35°C in August. February is usually the wettest month, and snow falls in winter. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March to May, and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.

How much rain does Ensenada get?

Ensenada gets 396 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 48 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 84% of the US.

February is the wettest month, with 88 mm. June is the driest, with 2 mm. February has the most rainy days, about 8.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 112 days, to August 12, 2022.

Does it snow in Ensenada?

Rarely. The reporting station for Ensenada averages under 1 cm of snow a season.

The snowiest winter on record is 2004–05, with 8 cm.

The most recent measurable snow at the station fell on February 22, 2023.

Ensenada weather by month

Ensenada weather in January

In January, Ensenada averages a high of 18°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 78 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 60% of daylight hours. The January record high is 29°C (2003) and the record low is -12°C (1979). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Ensenada weather in February

In February, Ensenada averages a high of 18°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 88 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 62% of daylight hours. The February record high is 32°C (2014) and the record low is -11°C (1990).

Ensenada weather in March

In March, Ensenada averages a high of 20°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 58 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 54% of daylight hours. The March record high is 38°C (2026) and the record low is -9°C (1977). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Ensenada weather in April

In April, Ensenada averages a high of 23°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 26 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 67% of daylight hours. The April record high is 37°C (1989) and the record low is -6°C (1974). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Ensenada weather in May

In May, Ensenada averages a high of 26°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 73% of daylight hours. The May record high is 39°C (2003) and the record low is -4°C (1975). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Ensenada weather in June

In June, Ensenada averages a high of 31°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. The sun is out about 75% of daylight hours. The June record high is 43°C (2016) and the record low is -2°C (1977).

Ensenada weather in July

In July, Ensenada averages a high of 34°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 77% of daylight hours. The July record high is 44°C (1995) and the record low is 1°C (1991).

Ensenada weather in August

In August, Ensenada averages a high of 35°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 81% of daylight hours. The August record high is 42°C (2020) and the record low is -1°C (1978).

Ensenada weather in September

In September, Ensenada averages a high of 33°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 78% of daylight hours. The September record high is 43°C (2020) and the record low is -2°C (1973).

Ensenada weather in October

In October, Ensenada averages a high of 27°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 17 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 77% of daylight hours. The October record high is 41°C (2024) and the record low is -6°C (1971).

Ensenada weather in November

In November, Ensenada averages a high of 22°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 26 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 70% of daylight hours. The November record high is 34°C (2012) and the record low is -9°C (1979). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Ensenada weather in December

In December, Ensenada averages a high of 17°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 62 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 61% of daylight hours. The December record high is 30°C (1989) and the record low is -11°C (1974). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Ensenada

August is the sunniest month in Ensenada, with sunshine about 81% of daylight hours. March is the cloudiest, at 54%. Over the year the sun shines about 70% of daylight hours. Ensenada is sunnier than 97% of the US.

Humidity peaks in March at 66% and is lowest in November at 38%.

Ensenada has about 91 days a year above 32°C. Ensenada is hotter than 90% of the US.

Thunderstorms occur on about 6 days a year.

First and last freeze in Ensenada

The first fall freeze in Ensenada typically comes around October 17, and the last spring freeze around May 21. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 149 days.

Ensenada weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Ensenada station is 44°C, on July 27, 1995. The coldest is -12°C, on January 29, 1979.

The wettest day on record brought 95 mm of rain, on February 14, 2019.

32 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.2°C per decade since 1970.

The best time to visit Ensenada

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March to May, and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.

Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 18°C and lows near 1°C. Snow is possible.

Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 4°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 34°C and lows near 10°C.

Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 27°C and lows near 6°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineSea tempRecord highRecord low
January78 mm753%60%-9°29°-12°
February88 mm849%62%-10°32°-11°
March58 mm766%54%-10°38°-9°
April26 mm558%67%-9°37°-6°
May9.7 mm263%73%-9°39°-4°
June2.3 mm061%75%-8°43°-2°
July7.4 mm262%77%-7°44°
August11 mm259%81%-7°42°-1°
September10 mm256%78%-7°43°-2°
October17 mm247%77%-8°41°-6°
November26 mm538%70%-9°34°-9°
December62 mm746%61%-9°30°-11°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Ensenada climate questions

How much rain does Ensenada get?

Ensenada gets 396 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 48 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Ensenada?

February is the wettest month in Ensenada, with 88 mm. June is the driest, with 2 mm.

How many rainy days does Ensenada have a year?

Ensenada has about 48 days with measurable rain in an average year. February has the most, about 8.

Does it snow in Ensenada?

Rarely. The reporting station for Ensenada averages under 1 cm of snow a season. The snowiest winter on record is 2004–05, with 8 cm.

What is the hottest month in Ensenada?

August is the warmest month in Ensenada, with an average high of 35°C.

What is the coldest month in Ensenada?

December is the coldest month in Ensenada, with an average low of 1°C.

What is the record high temperature in Ensenada?

The record high at the Ensenada station is 44°C, set on July 27, 1995. The record low is -12°C, on January 29, 1979.

What is the sunniest month in Ensenada?

August is the sunniest month in Ensenada, with sunshine about 81% of daylight hours. March is the cloudiest.

When is the first frost in Ensenada?

The first fall freeze in Ensenada typically comes around October 17. The last spring freeze is around May 21.

What is the best time to visit Ensenada?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March to May, and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station CAMPO (85 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station CAMPO.