Santa Catarina, Nuevo León Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Santa Catarina, Nuevo León gets 418 mm of precipitation a year over about 46 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 37°C) and January the coldest (average low 9°C).

Santa Catarina climate at a glance

Semi-arid climate

Santa Catarina, Nuevo León has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 23°C in January to 36°C in August. September is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.

How much rain does Santa Catarina get?

Santa Catarina gets 418 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 46 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 70% of Mexico.

September is the wettest month, with 120 mm. February is the driest, with 10 mm. September has the most rainy days, about 6.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 20 days, to March 8, 2024.

Santa Catarina weather by month

Santa Catarina weather in January

In January, Santa Catarina averages a high of 23°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 12 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 60% of daylight hours. The January record high is 36°C (2017) and the record low is -2°C (1979). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Santa Catarina weather in February

In February, Santa Catarina averages a high of 26°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 62% of daylight hours. The February record high is 41°C (2009) and the record low is -4°C (1985). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Santa Catarina weather in March

In March, Santa Catarina averages a high of 28°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 15 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 61% of daylight hours. The March record high is 42°C (1991) and the record low is 0°C (1980).

Santa Catarina weather in April

In April, Santa Catarina averages a high of 32°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 19 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 54% of daylight hours. The April record high is 44°C (1999) and the record low is 6°C (1987).

Santa Catarina weather in May

In May, Santa Catarina averages a high of 34°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 27 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 65% of daylight hours. The May record high is 46°C (2002) and the record low is 11°C (2013).

Santa Catarina weather in June

In June, Santa Catarina averages a high of 36°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 47 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 68% of daylight hours. The June record high is 45°C (2019) and the record low is 16°C (1984).

Santa Catarina weather in July

In July, Santa Catarina averages a high of 36°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 38 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 57% of daylight hours. The July record high is 44°C (1992) and the record low is 19°C (2008).

Santa Catarina weather in August

In August, Santa Catarina averages a high of 37°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 45 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 66% of daylight hours. The August record high is 42°C (2019) and the record low is 20°C (2004).

Santa Catarina weather in September

In September, Santa Catarina averages a high of 33°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 120 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 60% of daylight hours. The September record high is 41°C (2023) and the record low is 11°C (2006).

Santa Catarina weather in October

In October, Santa Catarina averages a high of 29°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 47 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 62% of daylight hours. The October record high is 41°C (2007) and the record low is 5°C (2000).

Santa Catarina weather in November

In November, Santa Catarina averages a high of 26°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 24 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 62% of daylight hours. The November record high is 38°C (1990) and the record low is 2°C (1993). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Santa Catarina weather in December

In December, Santa Catarina averages a high of 23°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 13 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 62% of daylight hours. The December record high is 36°C (2021) and the record low is -7°C (1983). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Santa Catarina

June is the sunniest month in Santa Catarina, with sunshine about 68% of daylight hours. April is the cloudiest, at 54%. Over the year the sun shines about 62% of daylight hours. Santa Catarina is sunnier than 80% of Mexico.

Humidity peaks in November at 71% and is lowest in March at 53%.

Santa Catarina has about 88 days a year above 32°C. Santa Catarina is cooler than 54% of Mexico.

Santa Catarina weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Santa Catarina station is 46°C, on May 3, 2002. The coldest is -7°C, on December 27, 1983.

The wettest day on record brought 211 mm of rain, on October 17, 2024.

25 all-time records have been set at the station since 1977.

The best time to visit Santa Catarina

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.

Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 24°C and lows near 11°C.

Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 18°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 36°C and lows near 23°C.

Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 18°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January12 mm358%60%36°-2°
February9.7 mm358%62%41°-4°
March15 mm353%61%42°
April19 mm459%54%44°
May27 mm560%65%46°11°
June47 mm460%68%45°16°
July38 mm362%57%44°19°
August45 mm459%66%42°20°
September120 mm666%60%41°11°
October47 mm568%62%41°
November24 mm471%62%38°
December13 mm363%62%36°-7°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Santa Catarina climate questions

How much rain does Santa Catarina get?

Santa Catarina gets 418 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 46 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Santa Catarina?

September is the wettest month in Santa Catarina, with 120 mm. February is the driest, with 10 mm.

How many rainy days does Santa Catarina have a year?

Santa Catarina has about 46 days with measurable rain in an average year. September has the most, about 6.

What is the hottest month in Santa Catarina?

August is the warmest month in Santa Catarina, with an average high of 37°C.

What is the coldest month in Santa Catarina?

January is the coldest month in Santa Catarina, with an average low of 9°C.

What is the record high temperature in Santa Catarina?

The record high at the Santa Catarina station is 46°C, set on May 3, 2002. The record low is -7°C, on December 27, 1983.

What is the sunniest month in Santa Catarina?

June is the sunniest month in Santa Catarina, with sunshine about 68% of daylight hours. April is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Santa Catarina?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station MONTERREY (CITY) (17 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station MONTERREY (CITY).