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Tampico, 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 Tampico, Tamaulipas?
Tampico, 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
Tampico, 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 Tampico get?
Tampico 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 Tampico got 629 mm of rain, against a normal of 840 mm for those months. June 2026 had the most, with 194 mm.
Tampico weather by month
Tampico weather in January
In January, Tampico 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.
Tampico weather in February
In February, Tampico 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.
Tampico weather in March
In March, Tampico 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 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 37°C (2025) and the record low is 4°C (1980).
Tampico weather in April
In April, Tampico 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 49% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 41°C (2017) and the record low is 8°C (2026).
Tampico weather in May
In May, Tampico 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 60% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 39°C (2011) and the record low is 12°C (2026).
Tampico weather in June
In June, Tampico 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 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 41°C (2019) and the record low is 16°C (2026).
Tampico weather in July
In July, Tampico 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 49% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 40°C (2026) and the record low is 16°C (2026).
Tampico weather in August
In August, Tampico 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 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 40°C (2023) and the record low is 18°C (2026).
Tampico weather in September
In September, Tampico 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 45% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 39°C (2026) and the record low is 16°C (2026).
Tampico weather in October
In October, Tampico 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).
Tampico weather in November
In November, Tampico 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 54% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 35°C (2016) and the record low is 7°C (2011).
Tampico weather in December
In December, Tampico 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 47% 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 Tampico
May is the sunniest month in Tampico, with estimated sunshine of 60% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest, at 36%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 50% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Tampico is cloudier than 58% of Mexico.
Humidity peaks in July at 79% and is lowest in February at 76%.
Tampico has about 84 days a year above 32°C. Tampico is cooler than 55% of Mexico.
Tampico 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 Tampico 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 Tampico
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 | 76% | 48% | 36° | 0° |
| March | 19° | 28° | 13 mm | 3 | 77% | 55% | 37° | 4° |
| April | 22° | 31° | 9.1 mm | 2 | 78% | 49% | 41° | 8° |
| May | 24° | 32° | 15 mm | 3 | 78% | 60% | 39° | 12° |
| June | 25° | 33° | 116 mm | 8 | 78% | 53% | 41° | 16° |
| July | 25° | 33° | 113 mm | 9 | 79% | 49% | 40° | 16° |
| August | 25° | 34° | 112 mm | 9 | 78% | 52% | 40° | 18° |
| September | 24° | 33° | 213 mm | 13 | 78% | 45% | 39° | 16° |
| October | 22° | 31° | 155 mm | 9 | 76% | 47% | 39° | 14° |
| November | 19° | 28° | 46 mm | 5 | 77% | 54% | 35° | 7° |
| December | 17° | 26° | 14 mm | 3 | 79% | 47% | 36° | 0° |
Station: TAMPICO TAMPS, 10 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.
Tampico climate questions
How much rain does Tampico get?
Tampico gets 840 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 68 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Tampico?
September is the wettest month in Tampico, with 213 mm. April is the driest, with 9 mm.
How many rainy days does Tampico have a year?
Tampico has about 68 days with measurable rain in an average year. September has the most, about 13.
What is the hottest month in Tampico?
August is the warmest month in Tampico, with an average high of 34°C.
What is the coldest month in Tampico?
January is the coldest month in Tampico, with an average low of 16°C.
What is the record high temperature in Tampico?
Within the available 1975–2026 station history, the record high at the Tampico 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 Tampico?
May is the sunniest month in Tampico, with estimated sunshine of 60% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Tampico?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and December, when daytime highs sit near 26°C.
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