AI-generatedChihuahua City at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jun · 35°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,970 h
- Rain a year
- 280 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 1,437 m
Climate in Chihuahua City
Chihuahua City has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. June is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 2,970 hours of sunshine a year, Chihuahua City is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 9.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Chihuahua City
The best time to visit Chihuahua City is from October to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to March. In June it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The wettest month is August with 65 mm of precipitation.
Chihuahua City through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Chihuahua City in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 25–33 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Chihuahua City in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 32–35 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Chihuahua City in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 22–30 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Chihuahua City in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 19–22 °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
Peak heat
Jun
Highs of 33 °C or more
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Chihuahua City for you.
Your best months: February – March, November
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 – April
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
07:0418:36
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 06:50–07:36 · evening 18:04–18:50
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:40–06:50 · evening 18:50–18:59
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 Chihuahua City compared with home
Loading the climate at home …
Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 28° at the start of the month to 25° at the end. The days get 0.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 9° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.1 h |
What is the weather like in Chihuahua City in October?
In October, Chihuahua City is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Chihuahua City.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 32 min07:04 – 18:36
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 25 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 8 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %95 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
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 Chihuahua City
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 Chihuahua City: score 98 against 93. In March, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. March has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 93 | 98better |
| Daytime high | 27° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 22 mm | 7 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Chihuahua City month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
94January19° · 7.2 h
In January, Chihuahua City is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Chihuahua City.
Chihuahua City in January95February22° · 7.5 h
In February, Chihuahua City is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Chihuahua City.
Chihuahua City in February98March25° · 8.3 h
In March, Chihuahua City is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Chihuahua City.
Chihuahua City in March88April29° · 9.0 h
In April, Chihuahua City is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Chihuahua City.
Chihuahua City in April63May33° · 9.8 h
In May, Chihuahua City is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Chihuahua City.
Chihuahua City in May50June35° · 9.6 h
In June, Chihuahua City is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Chihuahua City.
Chihuahua City in June55July33° · 8.9 h
In July, Chihuahua City is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 56 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Chihuahua City.
Chihuahua City in July58August32° · 8.3 h
In August, Chihuahua City is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 65 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Chihuahua City.
Chihuahua City in August71September30° · 7.5 h
In September, Chihuahua City is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 53 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Chihuahua City.
Chihuahua City in September93October27° · 7.6 h
In October, Chihuahua City is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Chihuahua City.
Chihuahua City in October93November22° · 6.9 h
In November, Chihuahua City is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Chihuahua City.
Chihuahua City in November93December19° · 6.8 h
In December, Chihuahua City is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °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 Chihuahua City.
Chihuahua City in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Chihuahua City
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 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in July (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in July; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and from August to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to February, 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 | 94 | 19° | 2° | 7.2 h | 2 | 9 |
| FebruaryFeb | 95 | 22° | 5° | 7.5 h | 1 | 5 |
| MarchMar | 98 | 25° | 8° | 8.3 h | 1 | 7 |
| AprilApr | 88 | 29° | 12° | 9.0 h | 1 | 6 |
| MayMay | 63 | 33° | 16° | 9.8 h | 2 | 11 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 35° | 17° | 9.6 h | 4 | 24 |
| JulyJul | 55 | 33° | 20° | 8.9 h | 9 | 56 |
| AugustAug | 58 | 32° | 19° | 8.3 h | 9 | 65 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 30° | 17° | 7.5 h | 7 | 53 |
| OctoberOct | 93 | 27° | 12° | 7.6 h | 4 | 22 |
| NovemberNov | 93 | 22° | 6° | 6.9 h | 2 | 13 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 19° | 3° | 6.8 h | 1 | 7 |
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
28.64° N, 106.09° W · 1,437 m · America/Chihuahua
Sunshine hours in Chihuahua City
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 7.6 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Chihuahua City, 66 % 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 in Chihuahua 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.
In October, Chihuahua City has about 4 rainy days with 22 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Chihuahua City
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 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 and clouds in Chihuahua City
How breezy and how cloudy Chihuahua 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.
In October, the wind in Chihuahua City typically peaks at 13 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 25 % of the sky over Chihuahua City: mostly sunny, with about 7.6 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 and humidity in Chihuahua City
How often the day gets hot in Chihuahua City (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, Chihuahua City has about 8 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °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
Planning a trip to Chihuahua City
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Chihuahua 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.
Chihuahua City has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 57).
- 91
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 60
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 57
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 93
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 19 °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 10 h 50 min
- Distance
- 8,550 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.
Compare & alternatives
Chihuahua City compared
Put Chihuahua City side by side with another destination.
Chihuahua City vs El Paso
In October the holiday weather in Chihuahua City and El Paso is about equally good (score 93 vs 97). During the day it is about as warm in El Paso as in Chihuahua City.
| in October | Chihuahua City | El Paso |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 93 | 97 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Best time | Oct – Apr | Feb – Apr, Oct – Nov |
Through the year
Mexico in October: the best places
In October, Chihuahua City ranks 7 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Loreto30°29°100
- 2Todos Santos31°28°100
- 3Puerto Peñasco30°27°100
- 4San Felipe30°27°100
- 5Durango26°98
- 6Guaymas32°28°95
- 7Chihuahua CityThis page27°93
- 8Heroica Nogales28°93
Near Chihuahua City
Other destinations close by.
Places with a climate like Chihuahua City
Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Chihuahua City's – good alternatives.
Frequently asked questions about Chihuahua City
When is the best time to visit Chihuahua City?
The best time to visit Chihuahua City is from October to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Chihuahua City?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Chihuahua City?
The wettest month is August with 65 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Chihuahua City get?
Chihuahua City gets around 2,970 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 9.8 hours a day; in December there are 6.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Chihuahua City in?
Chihuahua City is on UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Chihuahua City?
A nonstop flight from London to Chihuahua City takes about 10 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,550 km.
Which school holidays are best for Chihuahua City?
Chihuahua City has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 57). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 91, May half-term 60, summer holidays 57, October half-term 93, Christmas holidays 94.