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Aguascalientes City weather & best time to visit

City break

Aguascalientes City at a glance

Best time
Oct – Mar
Warmest month
May · 31°
Sunshine a year
2,810 h
Rain a year
571 mm
Climate
Subtropical
Time zone
UTC−6
Elevation
1,885 m

Climate in Aguascalientes City

Aguascalientes City has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. May is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 2,810 hours of sunshine a year, Aguascalientes City is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Aguascalientes City

The best time to visit Aguascalientes City is from October to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to March. The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is July with 134 mm.

Aguascalientes City through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Aguascalientes City in spring

Mar – May

83

Excellent

  • 27–31 °C by day
  • 8.7 h of sun a day
  • 7 rainy days in all

Aguascalientes City in summer

Jun – Aug

68

Good

  • 27–29 °C by day
  • 7.4 h of sun a day
  • 43 rainy days in all

Aguascalientes City in autumn

Sep – Nov

87

Excellent

  • 24–26 °C by day
  • 7.4 h of sun a day
  • 21 rainy days in all

Aguascalientes City in winter

Dec – Feb

94

Excellent

  • 22–25 °C by day
  • 7.2 h of sun a day
  • 5 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Oct – Mar

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Jun – Sep

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Aguascalientes City for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: January – February, November

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

92

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: October – March

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 16°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 25°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 20°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 17°

06:4418:25

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 06:31–07:14 · evening 17:55–18:39
Blue hour
Morning 06:22–06:31 · evening 18:39–18:48

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 Aguascalientes City compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 26° at the start of the month to 25° at the end. The days get 0.6 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high26°25°
Night-time low14°12°
Daylight12.0 h11.4 h

What is the weather like in Aguascalientes City in October?

In October, Aguascalientes City is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Aguascalientes City.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 41 min06:44 – 18:25
UV index
10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
46 %on averageAll months
Hot days
1 day30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC−6offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %80 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %87 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • A jumper for the evenings

Compare two months in Aguascalientes City

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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March has the better holiday weather in Aguascalientes City: score 97 against 92. In March, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. March has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in March.

October vs March, Aguascalientes City
MonthOctoberMarch
Holiday weather score9297better
Daytime high26°27°
Night-time low13°11°
Sunshine7.8 h8.6 hbetter
Rainy days61better
Rainfall37 mm8 mmbetter

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Aguascalientes City month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

94January22° · 7.1 h

In January, Aguascalientes City is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Aguascalientes City.

Aguascalientes City in January
96February25° · 7.8 h

In February, Aguascalientes City is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Aguascalientes City.

Aguascalientes City in February
97March27° · 8.6 h

In March, Aguascalientes City is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Aguascalientes City.

Aguascalientes City in March
81April30° · 8.8 h

In April, Aguascalientes City is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Aguascalientes City.

Aguascalientes City in April
70May31° · 8.7 h

In May, Aguascalientes City is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Aguascalientes City.

Aguascalientes City in May
64June29° · 7.6 h

In June, Aguascalientes City is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 12 days, totalling 102 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Aguascalientes City.

Aguascalientes City in June
68July27° · 7.3 h

In July, Aguascalientes City is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 134 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Aguascalientes City.

Aguascalientes City in July
72August27° · 7.4 h

In August, Aguascalientes City is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 120 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Aguascalientes City.

Aguascalientes City in August
73September26° · 6.7 h

In September, Aguascalientes City is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 13 days, totalling 101 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Aguascalientes City.

Aguascalientes City in September
92October26° · 7.8 h

In October, Aguascalientes City is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Aguascalientes City.

Aguascalientes City in October
96November24° · 7.7 h

In November, Aguascalientes City is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Aguascalientes City.

Aguascalientes City in November
93December23° · 6.8 h

In December, Aguascalientes City is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Aguascalientes City.

Aguascalientes City in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Aguascalientes City

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°

CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (8°), the warmest in June (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to August.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 26°Night 13°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan9422°8°7.1 h211
FebruaryFeb9625°9°7.8 h213
MarchMar9727°11°8.6 h18
AprilApr8130°14°8.8 h14
MayMay7031°16°8.7 h520
JuneJun6429°16°7.6 h12102
JulyJul6827°15°7.3 h16134
AugustAug7227°15°7.4 h14120
SeptemberSep7326°14°6.7 h13101
OctoberOct9226°13°7.8 h637
NovemberNov9624°10°7.7 h212
DecemberDec9323°9°6.8 h19

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

21.88° N, 102.28° W · 1,885 m · America/Mexico_City

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Aguascalientes City

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,810 hours
Sunniest month
Apr · 8.8 h a day
Least sunshine
Sep · 6.7 h a day
OctoberSunshine 7.8 hDaylight 11.7 hShare of daylight 67 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.8 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Aguascalientes City, 67 % 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 Aguascalientes City: 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.

Per year
571 mm on 76 days
Wettest month
Jul · 134 mm
Driest month
Apr · 4 mm
OctoberRainy days 6Rainfall 37 mm

In October, Aguascalientes City has about 6 rainy days with 37 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Aguascalientes City

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in July (UV 14).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 15 min
Fair skin
about 15 min
Light brown skin
about 25 min
Olive skin
about 30 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 Aguascalientes City

How breezy and how cloudy Aguascalientes City 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.

Year average
18 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 21 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 15 km/h
OctoberWind 17 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Aguascalientes City typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
44 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Mar · 31 %
Cloudiest month
Sep · 65 %
OctoberCloud cover 46 %Sunshine 7.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 46 % of the sky over Aguascalientes City: variable cloud, with about 7.8 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 Aguascalientes City

How often the day gets hot in Aguascalientes City (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
66 days
Hottest month
May · 31 °C
Hot months
Apr – May

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 1Daytime high 26 °C

In October, Aguascalientes City has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

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

Planning a trip to Aguascalientes City

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Aguascalientes City 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.

Aguascalientes City has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during May half-term (score 69).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    86

    Excellent

    • 29 °C by day
    • 8.7 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    69

    Good

    • 31 °C by day
    • 8.5 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    71

    Good

    • 27 °C by day
    • 7.4 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    92

    Excellent

    • 26 °C by day
    • 7.8 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    94

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 22 °C by day
    • 7.0 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 11 h 15 min
Distance
8,900 km
Time zone
UTC−6
Jet lag
About 5 days (7 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.

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Aguascalientes City vs Zacatecas

In October the holiday weather in Aguascalientes City and Zacatecas is about equally good (score 92 vs 90). During the day Zacatecas is 6 °C cooler than Aguascalientes City.

Aguascalientes City vs Zacatecas, in October
in OctoberAguascalientes CityZacatecas
Holiday weather score9290
Daytime high26°20°
Sunshine8 h8 h
Rainy days67
Best timeOct – MarOct – May

Through the year

OctoberAguascalientes City 26°Zacatecas 20°
Aguascalientes CityZacatecas
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Mexico in October: the best places

In October, Aguascalientes City ranks 3 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Durango26°98
  2. 2Saltillo25°93
  3. 3Aguascalientes CityThis page26°92
  4. 4León de Los Aldama27°91
  5. 5Zacatecas20°89
  6. 6San Miguel de Allende26°89
  7. 7Santiago de Querétaro26°86
  8. 8San Luis Potosí24°85
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  1. 85 % similar89San Miguel de AllendeMexico26°Best time: Oct – Mar
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Frequently asked questions about Aguascalientes City

When is the best time to visit Aguascalientes City?

The best time to visit Aguascalientes City is from October to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Aguascalientes City?

May is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 22 °C.

When does it rain most in Aguascalientes City?

The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is July with 134 mm. The driest month is April with 4 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Aguascalientes City get?

Aguascalientes City gets around 2,810 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.8 hours a day; in September there are 6.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Aguascalientes City in?

Aguascalientes City is on UTC−6 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Aguascalientes City?

A nonstop flight from London to Aguascalientes City takes about 11 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,900 km.

Which school holidays are best for Aguascalientes City?

Aguascalientes City has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during May half-term (score 69). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 86, May half-term 69, summer holidays 71, October half-term 92, Christmas holidays 94.