AI-generatedCiudad Victoria at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Aug · 36°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,330 h
- Rain a year
- 485 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 316 m
Climate in Ciudad Victoria
Ciudad Victoria has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while January is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 2,330 hours of sunshine a year, Ciudad Victoria is sunny; August is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ciudad Victoria
The best time to visit Ciudad Victoria is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to February. From May to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. The wettest month is September with 87 mm of precipitation.
Ciudad Victoria through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ciudad Victoria in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 29–34 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Ciudad Victoria in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 35–36 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Ciudad Victoria in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 26–32 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Ciudad Victoria in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 23–26 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: December – February
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 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
06:3318:11
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:19–07:03 · evening 17:41–18:25
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:10–06:19 · evening 18:25–18:34
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 Ciudad Victoria compared with home
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In October, daytime highs fall from about 31° at the start of the month to 28° at the end. The days get 0.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 16° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Ciudad Victoria in October?
In October, Ciudad Victoria is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 56 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ciudad Victoria.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 38 min06:33 – 18:11
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 17 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 45 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 15 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %67 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %79 %
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
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Ciudad Victoria
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Ciudad Victoria: score 89 against 68. In February, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. February has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 68 | 89better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 6.2 hbetter | 5.7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 56 mm | 20 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 17 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ciudad Victoria month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
87January23° · 5.2 h
In January, Ciudad Victoria is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Ciudad Victoria.
Ciudad Victoria in January89February26° · 5.7 h
In February, Ciudad Victoria is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Ciudad Victoria.
Ciudad Victoria in February78March29° · 5.9 h
In March, Ciudad Victoria is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Ciudad Victoria.
Ciudad Victoria in March58April32° · 6.6 h
In April, Ciudad Victoria is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 32 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Ciudad Victoria.
Ciudad Victoria in April46May34° · 6.9 h
In May, Ciudad Victoria is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 38 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Ciudad Victoria.
Ciudad Victoria in May37June35° · 7.3 h
In June, Ciudad Victoria is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 62 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ciudad Victoria.
Ciudad Victoria in June39July35° · 7.9 h
In July, Ciudad Victoria is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 64 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ciudad Victoria.
Ciudad Victoria in July42August36° · 8.4 h
In August, Ciudad Victoria is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Ciudad Victoria.
Ciudad Victoria in August44September32° · 6.6 h
In September, Ciudad Victoria is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 87 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Ciudad Victoria.
Ciudad Victoria in September68October30° · 6.2 h
In October, Ciudad Victoria is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 56 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ciudad Victoria.
Ciudad Victoria in October88November26° · 5.4 h
In November, Ciudad Victoria is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Ciudad Victoria.
Ciudad Victoria in November85December24° · 4.5 h
In December, Ciudad Victoria is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Ciudad Victoria.
Ciudad Victoria 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 Ciudad Victoria
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°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 17 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (11°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March to April and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 172 days a year, mostly from May to October.
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 | 87 | 23° | 11° | 5.2 h | 4 | 16 |
| FebruaryFeb | 89 | 26° | 12° | 5.7 h | 3 | 20 |
| MarchMar | 78 | 29° | 15° | 5.9 h | 4 | 24 |
| AprilApr | 58 | 32° | 18° | 6.6 h | 5 | 32 |
| MayMay | 46 | 34° | 21° | 6.9 h | 5 | 38 |
| JuneJun | 37 | 35° | 22° | 7.3 h | 8 | 62 |
| JulyJul | 39 | 35° | 22° | 7.9 h | 7 | 64 |
| AugustAug | 42 | 36° | 22° | 8.4 h | 7 | 45 |
| SeptemberSep | 44 | 32° | 21° | 6.6 h | 11 | 87 |
| OctoberOct | 68 | 30° | 18° | 6.2 h | 7 | 56 |
| NovemberNov | 88 | 26° | 14° | 5.4 h | 4 | 23 |
| DecemberDec | 85 | 24° | 12° | 4.5 h | 4 | 19 |
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
23.74° N, 99.14° W · 316 m · America/Monterrey
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Ciudad Victoria
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 6.2 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Ciudad Victoria, 53 % 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 Ciudad Victoria: 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, Ciudad Victoria has about 7 rainy days with 56 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Ciudad Victoria
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 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 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 Ciudad Victoria
How breezy and how cloudy Ciudad Victoria 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 Ciudad Victoria 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 45 % of the sky over Ciudad Victoria: variable cloud, with about 6.2 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 Ciudad Victoria
How often the day gets hot in Ciudad Victoria (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, Ciudad Victoria has about 15 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
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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Ciudad Victoria 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.
Ciudad Victoria has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 41).
- 64
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 44
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 41
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 68
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 86
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 4 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
- 8,540 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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Ciudad Victoria vs Tampico
In October Ciudad Victoria has the better holiday weather (score 68 vs 58). During the day Tampico is 1 °C cooler than Ciudad Victoria.
| in October | Ciudad Victoria | Tampico |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 68 | 58 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 14 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Apr |
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In October, Ciudad Victoria ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Aguascalientes City26°92
- 3León de Los Aldama27°91
- 4San Miguel de Allende26°89
- 5Zacatecas20°89
- 6Celaya27°87
- 7Santiago de Querétaro26°86
- 8San Luis Potosí24°85
- 21Ciudad VictoriaThis page30°68
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Frequently asked questions about Ciudad Victoria
When is the best time to visit Ciudad Victoria?
The best time to visit Ciudad Victoria 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 Ciudad Victoria?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 23 °C.
When does it rain most in Ciudad Victoria?
The wettest month is September with 87 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 16 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ciudad Victoria get?
Ciudad Victoria gets around 2,330 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 8.4 hours a day; in December there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Ciudad Victoria in?
Ciudad Victoria is on UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ciudad Victoria?
A nonstop flight from London to Ciudad Victoria takes about 10 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,540 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ciudad Victoria?
Ciudad Victoria has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 41). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 64, May half-term 44, summer holidays 41, October half-term 68, Christmas holidays 86.