Gómez Palacio, Durango Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
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What is the weather like in Gómez Palacio, Durango?
Gómez Palacio, Durango gets 157 mm of precipitation a year over about 23 rainy days. May is the warmest month (average high 38°C) and January the coldest (average low 7°C).
Desert climate
Gómez Palacio, Durango has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 25°C in January to 38°C in May. September is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January and December, when daytime highs sit near 25°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 8° | 27° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 17° | 36° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 22° | 37° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 16° | 32° |
How much rain does Gómez Palacio get?
Gómez Palacio gets 157 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 23 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 90% of Mexico.
September is the wettest month, with 48 mm. February is the driest, with 3 mm. September has the most rainy days, about 4.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 124 days, to April 27, 2025.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Gómez Palacio got 4 mm of rain, against a normal of 157 mm for those months. September 2026 had the most, with 1 mm.
Gómez Palacio weather by month
Gómez Palacio weather in January
In January, Gómez Palacio averages a high of 25°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 65% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 35°C (2002) and the record low is -3°C (1988). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Gómez Palacio weather in February
In February, Gómez Palacio averages a high of 29°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 39°C (2019) and the record low is -1°C (1988).
Gómez Palacio weather in March
In March, Gómez Palacio averages a high of 32°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 42°C (2020) and the record low is 0°C (1996).
Gómez Palacio weather in April
In April, Gómez Palacio averages a high of 36°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 42°C (2008) and the record low is 0°C (1973).
Gómez Palacio weather in May
In May, Gómez Palacio averages a high of 38°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 74% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 45°C (2005) and the record low is 10°C (1978).
Gómez Palacio weather in June
In June, Gómez Palacio averages a high of 38°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 15 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 73% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 46°C (2023) and the record low is 16°C (1979).
Gómez Palacio weather in July
In July, Gómez Palacio averages a high of 37°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 26 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 60% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 43°C (2022) and the record low is 13°C (1990).
Gómez Palacio weather in August
In August, Gómez Palacio averages a high of 36°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 25 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 61% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 43°C (2023) and the record low is 13°C (1980).
Gómez Palacio weather in September
In September, Gómez Palacio averages a high of 34°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 48 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 61% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 42°C (2023) and the record low is 11°C (1981).
Gómez Palacio weather in October
In October, Gómez Palacio averages a high of 33°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 73% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 41°C (2021) and the record low is 8°C (1989).
Gómez Palacio weather in November
In November, Gómez Palacio averages a high of 29°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 73% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 37°C (2020) and the record low is -2°C (1979).
Gómez Palacio weather in December
In December, Gómez Palacio averages a high of 26°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 68% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 34°C (2019) and the record low is -3°C (2017). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Gómez Palacio
May is the sunniest month in Gómez Palacio, with estimated sunshine of 74% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 60%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 67% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Gómez Palacio is sunnier than 88% of Mexico.
Humidity peaks in September at 46% and is lowest in April at 21%.
Gómez Palacio has about 98 days a year above 32°C. Gómez Palacio is hotter than 50% of Mexico.
Gómez Palacio weather records
These records cover TORREON INTL during 1973–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Gómez Palacio station is 46°C, on June 20, 2023. The coldest is -3°C, on December 10, 2017.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 228 mm of precipitation, on September 24, 1997.
19 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.
The best time to visit Gómez Palacio
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January and December, when daytime highs sit near 25°C.
Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 27°C and lows near 8°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 35°C and lows near 17°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 37°C and lows near 22°C.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 16°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° | 25° | 7.1 mm | 1 | 37% | 65% | 35° | -3° |
| February | 10° | 29° | 3.0 mm | 1 | 29% | 64% | 39° | -1° |
| March | 13° | 32° | 4.3 mm | 1 | 22% | 64% | 42° | 0° |
| April | 17° | 36° | 3.0 mm | 1 | 21% | 64% | 42° | 0° |
| May | 20° | 38° | 7.6 mm | 1 | 22% | 74% | 45° | 10° |
| June | 22° | 38° | 15 mm | 3 | 32% | 73% | 46° | 16° |
| July | 22° | 37° | 26 mm | 4 | 42% | 60% | 43° | 13° |
| August | 22° | 36° | 25 mm | 4 | 42% | 61% | 43° | 13° |
| September | 20° | 34° | 48 mm | 4 | 46% | 61% | 42° | 11° |
| October | 17° | 33° | 9.9 mm | 2 | 39% | 73% | 41° | 8° |
| November | 11° | 29° | 4.1 mm | 1 | 42% | 73% | 37° | -2° |
| December | 8° | 26° | 4.1 mm | 1 | 39% | 68% | 34° | -3° |
Station: TORREON INTL, 9 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1973–2025; 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.
Gómez Palacio climate questions
How much rain does Gómez Palacio get?
Gómez Palacio gets 157 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 23 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Gómez Palacio?
September is the wettest month in Gómez Palacio, with 48 mm. February is the driest, with 3 mm.
How many rainy days does Gómez Palacio have a year?
Gómez Palacio has about 23 days with measurable rain in an average year. September has the most, about 4.
What is the hottest month in Gómez Palacio?
May is the warmest month in Gómez Palacio, with an average high of 38°C.
What is the coldest month in Gómez Palacio?
January is the coldest month in Gómez Palacio, with an average low of 7°C.
What is the record high temperature in Gómez Palacio?
Within the available 1973–2025 station history, the record high at the Gómez Palacio station is 46°C, set on June 20, 2023. The record low is -3°C, on December 10, 2017.
What is the sunniest month in Gómez Palacio?
May is the sunniest month in Gómez Palacio, with estimated sunshine of 74% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Gómez Palacio?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January and December, when daytime highs sit near 25°C.