AI-generatedDurango at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Mar
- Warmest month
- May · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,570 h
- Rain a year
- 431 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 1,884 m
Climate in Durango
Durango has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. May is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 3,570 hours of sunshine a year, Durango is very sunny; April is the sunniest month with 11.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Durango
The best time to visit Durango is from October to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to March. Rain is frequent from July to September; the wettest month is September with 100 mm.
Durango through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Durango in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 27–32 °C by day
- 11.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Durango in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 28–31 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Durango in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 24–26 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Durango in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 22–24 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 4 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
Jul – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Durango for you.
Your best months: January – February, 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 – March
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
06:5518:33
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 06:41–07:26 · evening 18:03–18:47
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:32–06:41 · evening 18:47–18:56
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 Durango compared with home
Loading the climate at home …
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.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 9° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Durango in October?
In October, Durango is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Durango.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 38 min06:55 – 18:33
- UV index
- 9 · 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
- 36 %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 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %92 %
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 Durango
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and February bring similar holiday weather to Durango (score 98 and 100). In February, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. February has 4 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 98 | 100 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 5° |
| Sunshine | 9.6 h | 10.0 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 35 mm | 10 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Durango month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
99January22° · 8.7 h
In January, Durango is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Durango.
Durango in January100February24° · 10.0 h
In February, Durango is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Durango.
Durango in February100March27° · 11.2 h
In March, Durango is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Durango.
Durango in March83April30° · 11.8 h
In April, Durango is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. With around 11.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Durango.
Durango in April70May32° · 11.8 h
In May, Durango is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 11.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Durango.
Durango in May65June31° · 10.3 h
In June, Durango is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 50 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Durango.
Durango in June70July28° · 8.8 h
In July, Durango is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 97 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Durango.
Durango in July73August28° · 8.6 h
In August, Durango is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 92 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Durango.
Durango in August78September26° · 8.7 h
In September, Durango is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Durango.
Durango in September98October26° · 9.6 h
In October, Durango is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Durango.
Durango in October100November24° · 9.5 h
In November, Durango is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Durango.
Durango in November98December22° · 8.4 h
In December, Durango is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Durango.
Durango 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 Durango
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in June (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, 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 | 99 | 22° | 3° | 8.7 h | 1 | 9 |
| FebruaryFeb | 100 | 24° | 5° | 10.0 h | 1 | 10 |
| MarchMar | 100 | 27° | 6° | 11.2 h | 1 | 7 |
| AprilApr | 83 | 30° | 9° | 11.8 h | 1 | 4 |
| MayMay | 70 | 32° | 12° | 11.8 h | 2 | 11 |
| JuneJun | 65 | 31° | 15° | 10.3 h | 9 | 50 |
| JulyJul | 70 | 28° | 14° | 8.8 h | 15 | 97 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 28° | 14° | 8.6 h | 15 | 92 |
| SeptemberSep | 78 | 26° | 13° | 8.7 h | 14 | 100 |
| OctoberOct | 98 | 26° | 10° | 9.6 h | 5 | 35 |
| NovemberNov | 100 | 24° | 7° | 9.5 h | 2 | 11 |
| DecemberDec | 98 | 22° | 4° | 8.4 h | 1 | 6 |
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
24.02° N, 104.66° W · 1,884 m · America/Monterrey
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Durango
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 9.6 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Durango, 83 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 10 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Durango: 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, Durango has about 5 rainy days with 35 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Durango
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 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 Durango
How breezy and how cloudy Durango 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 Durango 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 36 % of the sky over Durango: mostly sunny, with about 9.6 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Durango
How often the day gets hot in Durango (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, Durango 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 Durango
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Durango 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.
Durango has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 99) and its weakest during May half-term (score 69).
- 88
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 11.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 69
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 11.5 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 98
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 99
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 8.6 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 10 min
- Distance
- 8,860 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.
Compare & alternatives
Compare with another place
Durango compared
Put Durango side by side with another destination.
Durango vs Mazatlán
In October Durango has the better holiday weather (score 98 vs 62). During the day Mazatlán is 5 °C warmer than Durango. Mazatlán gets 3 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Durango | Mazatlán |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 98 | 62 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 31° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 30° |
| Sunshine | 10 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 7 |
| Best time | Oct – Mar | Dec – Mar |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Mexico in October: the best places
In October, Durango ranks 2 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Todos Santos31°28°100
- 2DurangoThis page26°98
- 3Saltillo25°93
- 4Chihuahua City27°93
- 5Aguascalientes City26°92
- 6León de Los Aldama27°91
- 7Zacatecas20°89
- 8San José del Cabo33°29°89
Places nearby
Near Durango
Other destinations close by.
Places with a similar climate
Places with a climate like Durango
Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Durango's – good alternatives.
Frequently asked questions about Durango
When is the best time to visit Durango?
The best time to visit Durango 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 Durango?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Durango?
Rain is frequent from July to September; the wettest month is September with 100 mm. The driest month is April with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Durango get?
Durango gets around 3,570 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 11.8 hours a day; in December there are 8.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Durango in?
Durango is on UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Durango?
A nonstop flight from London to Durango takes about 11 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,860 km.
Which school holidays are best for Durango?
Durango has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 99) and its weakest during May half-term (score 69). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 88, May half-term 69, summer holidays 72, October half-term 98, Christmas holidays 99.