AI-generatedCuliacán at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jun · 35°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,900 h
- Rain a year
- 607 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Elevation
- 47 m
Climate in Culiacán
Culiacán has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. June is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,900 hours of sunshine a year, Culiacán is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 10.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: December – March
October is in the hurricane season
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 33°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
06:0717:44
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 05:53–06:37 · evening 17:13–17:58
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:44–05:53 · evening 17:58–18:07
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.
What is the weather like in Culiacán in October?
In October, Culiacán is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 48 mm in total. On about 28 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 Culiacán.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 37 min06:07 – 17:44
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 28 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 29 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 28 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7America/Mazatlan
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %29 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %85 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %94 %
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
- Insect repellent
Sunshine hours in Culiacán
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 8.1 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Culiacán, 70 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Culiacán
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 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Culiacán: 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, Culiacán has about 5 rainy days with 48 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Culiacán
How breezy and how cloudy Culiacán 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 Culiacán typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 29 % of the sky over Culiacán: mostly sunny, with about 8.1 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 Culiacán
How often the day gets hot in Culiacán (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, Culiacán has about 28 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Culiacán
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°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 28 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (13°), the warmest in July (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March to April and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 164 days a year, mostly from June 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 | 90 | 28° | 13° | 7.6 h | 1 | 9 |
| FebruaryFeb | 87 | 29° | 14° | 8.0 h | 2 | 14 |
| MarchMar | 77 | 31° | 15° | 8.9 h | 0 | 2 |
| AprilApr | 64 | 33° | 17° | 9.7 h | 0 | 2 |
| MayMay | 51 | 35° | 20° | 10.6 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 35° | 24° | 9.2 h | 4 | 23 |
| JulyJul | 23 | 34° | 25° | 6.3 h | 16 | 129 |
| AugustAug | 23 | 33° | 25° | 5.7 h | 19 | 176 |
| SeptemberSep | 29 | 32° | 25° | 5.8 h | 18 | 164 |
| OctoberOct | 60 | 33° | 23° | 8.1 h | 5 | 48 |
| NovemberNov | 70 | 31° | 18° | 8.0 h | 2 | 28 |
| DecemberDec | 87 | 28° | 14° | 7.3 h | 1 | 11 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
24.80° N, 107.39° W · 47 m · America/Mazatlan
Best time to visit Culiacán
The best time to visit Culiacán is from December to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in January. From May to July it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. Rain is most frequent from July to September; the wettest month is August with 176 mm.
Culiacán through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Culiacán in the dry season
Oct – Jun
Good
- 28–35 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Culiacán in the rainy season
Jul – Sep
Poor
- 32–34 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 53 rainy days in all
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Culiacán
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January has the better holiday weather in Culiacán: score 90 against 60. In January, days are 5 °C cooler than in October. January has 4 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 60 | 90better |
| Day high | 33° | 28° |
| Night low | 23° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 8.1 hbetter | 7.6 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 48 mm | 9 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 28 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jan
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Jul
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jul – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Culiacán month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
90January28° · 8 h
In January, Culiacán is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Culiacán.
Culiacán in January87February29° · 8 h
In February, Culiacán is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Culiacán.
Culiacán in February77March31° · 9 h
In March, Culiacán is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Culiacán.
Culiacán in March64April33° · 10 h
In April, Culiacán is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Culiacán.
Culiacán in April51May35° · 11 h
In May, Culiacán is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Culiacán.
Culiacán in May50June35° · 9 h
In June, Culiacán is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Culiacán.
Culiacán in June23July34° · 6 h
In July, Culiacán is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 129 mm. On about 30 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 Culiacán.
Culiacán in July23August33° · 6 h
In August, Culiacán is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 176 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Culiacán.
Culiacán in August29September32° · 6 h
In September, Culiacán is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 164 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Culiacán.
Culiacán in September60October33° · 8 h
In October, Culiacán is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 48 mm in total. On about 28 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 Culiacán.
Culiacán in October70November31° · 8 h
In November, Culiacán is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Culiacán.
Culiacán in November87December28° · 7 h
In December, Culiacán is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Culiacán.
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Culiacán vs. Mazatlán
In October Mazatlán has the better holiday weather (score 69 vs. 60). During the day Mazatlán is 3 °C cooler than Culiacán. Mazatlán gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Culiacán | Mazatlán |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 60 | 69 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 30° |
| Sea | – | 30° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 7 |
| Best time | Dec – Mar | Nov – Apr |
Through the year
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In October, Culiacán ranks 21 of 25 destinations in this country.
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- 3Cabo San Lucas32°29°95
- 4Guanajuato24°88
- 5San Miguel de Allende24°88
- 6Guadalajara26°83
- 7Monterrey26°83
- 8Oaxaca de Juárez24°77
- 21CuliacánThis page33°60
Planning a trip to Culiacán
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Culiacán 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.
Culiacán has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 23).
- 68
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 51
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 23
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
- 60
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 89
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 20 min
- Distance
- 8,960 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.
Storm season
Culiacán lies in an area that Eastern Pacific hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from May to November, with most storms from August to September. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May: Season
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Season
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Culiacán
When is the best time to visit Culiacán?
The best time to visit Culiacán is from December to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Culiacán?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Culiacán?
Rain is most frequent from July to September; the wettest month is August with 176 mm. The driest month is May with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Culiacán get?
Culiacán gets around 2,900 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 10.6 hours a day; in August there are 5.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Culiacán in?
Culiacán uses the time zone America/Mazatlan, at UTC−7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Culiacán?
A nonstop flight from London to Culiacán takes about 11 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,960 km.
When is hurricane season in Culiacán?
Culiacán lies in an area that Eastern Pacific hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from May to November, with most storms from August to September. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Culiacán?
Culiacán has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 68, May half-term 51, Summer holidays 23, October half-term 60, Christmas holidays 89.
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