AI-generatedAgua Prieta at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jun · 37°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,100 h
- Rain a year
- 236 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Elevation
- 1,219 m
Climate in Agua Prieta
Agua Prieta has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. June is the warmest month with average highs of 37 °C, while December is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 3,100 hours of sunshine a year, Agua Prieta is very sunny; May is the sunniest month with 10.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Agua Prieta
The best time to visit Agua Prieta is from November to March. Hiking and mountain trips are best from November to March, when the trails are largely free of snow. From June to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. The wettest month is July with 48 mm of precipitation.
Agua Prieta through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Agua Prieta in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 23–33 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Agua Prieta in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 34–37 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Agua Prieta in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 22–32 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Agua Prieta in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 17–19 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Nov – Mar
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Peak heat
Jun – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: January – February, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – March
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
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Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:05–06:53 · evening 17:15–18:03
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:56–06:05 · evening 18:03–18:12
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Agua Prieta compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 30° at the start of the month to 25° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 10° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.0 h |
What is the weather like in Agua Prieta in October?
In October, Agua Prieta is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Agua Prieta.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 28 min06:20 – 17:48
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 22 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 11 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %57 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %88 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Agua Prieta
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Agua Prieta: score 99 against 76. In March, days are 5 °C cooler than in October. March has one rainy day fewer.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 76 | 99better |
| Daytime high | 28° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 8.3 h | 8.7 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 16 mm | 11 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Agua Prieta month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
93January17° · 7.0 h
In January, Agua Prieta is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Agua Prieta.
Agua Prieta in January95February19° · 7.5 h
In February, Agua Prieta is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Agua Prieta.
Agua Prieta in February99March23° · 8.7 h
In March, Agua Prieta is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Agua Prieta.
Agua Prieta in March81April28° · 10.2 h
In April, Agua Prieta is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Agua Prieta.
Agua Prieta in April50May33° · 10.9 h
In May, Agua Prieta is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Agua Prieta.
Agua Prieta in May50June37° · 10.3 h
In June, Agua Prieta is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Agua Prieta.
Agua Prieta in June34July36° · 8.4 h
In July, Agua Prieta is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 48 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Agua Prieta.
Agua Prieta in July35August34° · 8.4 h
In August, Agua Prieta is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 43 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Agua Prieta.
Agua Prieta in August45September32° · 8.1 h
In September, Agua Prieta is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 28 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Agua Prieta.
Agua Prieta in September76October28° · 8.3 h
In October, Agua Prieta is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Agua Prieta.
Agua Prieta in October94November22° · 7.3 h
In November, Agua Prieta is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Agua Prieta.
Agua Prieta in November92December17° · 6.6 h
In December, Agua Prieta is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Agua Prieta.
Agua Prieta in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Agua Prieta
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in July (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 93 | 17° | 2° | 7.0 h | 3 | 19 |
| FebruaryFeb | 95 | 19° | 4° | 7.5 h | 3 | 18 |
| MarchMar | 99 | 23° | 7° | 8.7 h | 2 | 11 |
| AprilApr | 81 | 28° | 10° | 10.2 h | 1 | 5 |
| MayMay | 50 | 33° | 15° | 10.9 h | 1 | 3 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 37° | 20° | 10.3 h | 3 | 11 |
| JulyJul | 34 | 36° | 21° | 8.4 h | 11 | 48 |
| AugustAug | 35 | 34° | 20° | 8.4 h | 10 | 43 |
| SeptemberSep | 45 | 32° | 18° | 8.1 h | 5 | 28 |
| OctoberOct | 76 | 28° | 13° | 8.3 h | 3 | 16 |
| NovemberNov | 94 | 22° | 7° | 7.3 h | 2 | 16 |
| DecemberDec | 92 | 17° | 3° | 6.6 h | 3 | 18 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Agua Prieta
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.3 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Agua Prieta, 72 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Agua Prieta: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Agua Prieta has about 3 rainy days with 16 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Agua Prieta
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Agua Prieta
How breezy and how cloudy Agua Prieta is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Agua Prieta typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 22 % of the sky over Agua Prieta: mostly sunny, with about 8.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Agua Prieta
How often the day gets hot in Agua Prieta (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Agua Prieta has about 11 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
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Agua Prieta in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Agua Prieta has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 35).
- 86
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 10.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 35
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 35 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 76
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 93
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 45 min
- Distance
- 8,510 km
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (8 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Mexico
- Currency
- Mexican Peso (MXN)
- Language
- Spanish
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 127 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +52
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 127 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Agua Prieta vs Heroica Nogales
In October the holiday weather in Agua Prieta and Heroica Nogales is about equally good (score 76 vs 75). During the day it is about as warm in Heroica Nogales as in Agua Prieta.
| in October | Agua Prieta | Heroica Nogales |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 76 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Oct – Apr |
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Frequently asked questions about Agua Prieta
When is the best time to visit Agua Prieta?
The best time to visit Agua Prieta is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Agua Prieta?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 20 °C. December is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Agua Prieta?
The wettest month is July with 48 mm of precipitation. The driest month is May with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Agua Prieta get?
Agua Prieta gets around 3,100 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 10.9 hours a day; in December there are 6.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Agua Prieta in?
Agua Prieta is on UTC−7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Agua Prieta?
A nonstop flight from London to Agua Prieta takes about 10 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,510 km.
Which school holidays are best for Agua Prieta?
Agua Prieta has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 35). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 86, May half-term 50, summer holidays 35, October half-term 76, Christmas holidays 93.