AI-generatedCelaya at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Mar
- Warmest month
- May · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,650 h
- Rain a year
- 666 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 1,766 m
Climate in Celaya
Celaya has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 2,650 hours of sunshine a year, Celaya is sunny; March is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Celaya
The best time to visit Celaya is from October to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to February. In May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is July with 143 mm.
Celaya through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Celaya in the dry season
Oct – May
Excellent
- 25–33 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Celaya in the rainy season
Jun – Sep
Fair
- 27–31 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 64 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – March
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
06:3818:20
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 06:24–07:07 · evening 17:50–18:34
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:15–06:24 · evening 18:34–18:42
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 Celaya compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 27° at the start of the month to 26° at the end. The days get 0.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 27° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 12° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.4 h |
What is the weather like in Celaya in October?
In October, Celaya is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Celaya.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min06:38 – 18:20
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 55 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 4 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %65 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %80 %
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 Celaya
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February has the better holiday weather in Celaya: score 95 against 87. Daytime highs are about the same. February has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 87 | 95better |
| Daytime high | 27° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 6.9 h | 7.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 42 mm | 11 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Celaya month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
93January25° · 6.9 h
In January, Celaya is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Celaya.
Celaya in January95February27° · 7.7 h
In February, Celaya is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Celaya.
Celaya in February80March30° · 8.3 h
In March, Celaya is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Celaya.
Celaya in March64April32° · 8.3 h
In April, Celaya is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Celaya.
Celaya in April54May33° · 8.0 h
In May, Celaya is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Celaya.
Celaya in May49June31° · 7.1 h
In June, Celaya is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 132 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Celaya.
Celaya in June52July29° · 6.9 h
In July, Celaya is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 143 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Celaya.
Celaya in July56August29° · 7.0 h
In August, Celaya is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 133 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Celaya.
Celaya in August64September27° · 6.0 h
In September, Celaya is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 118 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Celaya.
Celaya in September87October27° · 6.9 h
In October, Celaya is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Celaya.
Celaya in October94November26° · 7.1 h
In November, Celaya is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 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 Celaya.
Celaya in November93December25° · 6.8 h
In December, Celaya is warm: daytime highs average 25 °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 Celaya.
Celaya 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 Celaya
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 September.
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 | 25° | 8° | 6.9 h | 2 | 7 |
| FebruaryFeb | 95 | 27° | 9° | 7.7 h | 2 | 11 |
| MarchMar | 80 | 30° | 11° | 8.3 h | 2 | 11 |
| AprilApr | 64 | 32° | 14° | 8.3 h | 2 | 10 |
| MayMay | 54 | 33° | 15° | 8.0 h | 6 | 41 |
| JuneJun | 49 | 31° | 16° | 7.1 h | 14 | 132 |
| JulyJul | 52 | 29° | 15° | 6.9 h | 18 | 143 |
| AugustAug | 56 | 29° | 15° | 7.0 h | 16 | 133 |
| SeptemberSep | 64 | 27° | 15° | 6.0 h | 15 | 118 |
| OctoberOct | 87 | 27° | 13° | 6.9 h | 7 | 42 |
| NovemberNov | 94 | 26° | 11° | 7.1 h | 2 | 12 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 25° | 9° | 6.8 h | 1 | 5 |
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 Celaya
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 6.9 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Celaya, 59 % 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 Celaya: 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, Celaya has about 7 rainy days with 42 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Celaya
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 Celaya
How breezy and how cloudy Celaya 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 Celaya typically peaks at 14 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 55 % of the sky over Celaya: variable cloud, with about 6.9 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 Celaya
How often the day gets hot in Celaya (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, Celaya has about 4 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °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 Celaya
Weather for your travel dates
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Celaya 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.
Celaya has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 93) and its weakest during May half-term (score 53).
- 69
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 53
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 55
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 87
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 93
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day 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
- 8,920 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.
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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Celaya vs San Miguel de Allende
In October the holiday weather in Celaya and San Miguel de Allende is about equally good (score 87 vs 89). During the day San Miguel de Allende is 1 °C cooler than Celaya.
| in October | Celaya | San Miguel de Allende |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 87 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 |
| Best time | Oct – Mar | Oct – Mar |
Through the year
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In October, Celaya ranks 5 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Aguascalientes City26°92
- 2León de Los Aldama27°91
- 3San Miguel de Allende26°89
- 4Zacatecas20°89
- 5CelayaThis page27°87
- 6Santiago de Querétaro26°86
- 7San Luis Potosí24°85
- 8Irapuato28°82
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Frequently asked questions about Celaya
When is the best time to visit Celaya?
The best time to visit Celaya 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 Celaya?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Celaya?
The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is July with 143 mm. The driest month is December with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Celaya get?
Celaya gets around 2,650 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 8.3 hours a day; in September there are 6.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Celaya in?
Celaya is on UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Celaya?
A nonstop flight from London to Celaya takes about 11 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,920 km.
Which school holidays are best for Celaya?
Celaya has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 93) and its weakest during May half-term (score 53). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 69, May half-term 53, summer holidays 55, October half-term 87, Christmas holidays 93.