AI-generatedLos Mochis at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jul · 37°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,150 h
- Rain a year
- 315 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Elevation
- 18 m
Climate in Los Mochis
Los Mochis has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. July is the warmest month with average highs of 37 °C, while January is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 3,150 hours of sunshine a year, Los Mochis is very sunny; May is the sunniest month with 10.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Los Mochis
The best time to visit Los Mochis is from December to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to February. From May to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. Rain is frequent in August; the wettest month is September with 95 mm.
Los Mochis through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Los Mochis in the dry season
All year except Aug
Good
- 27–37 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Los Mochis in the rainy season
Aug
Poor
- 36 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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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
Fair
Best time to visit: December – March
October is in the hurricane season Hurricane season
Keep in mindPeak heatStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 35°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 34°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:1417:49
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 06:00–06:45 · evening 17:18–18:04
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:51–06:00 · evening 18:04–18:12
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 Los Mochis compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 35° at the start of the month to 33° at the end. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 35° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 20° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.2 h |
What is the weather like in Los Mochis in October?
In October, Los Mochis is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 35 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Los Mochis.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 35 min06:14 – 17:49
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 23 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 22 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 29 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %3 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %95 %
- 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
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Compare two months in Los Mochis
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January has the better holiday weather in Los Mochis: score 96 against 50. In January, days are 8 °C cooler than in October. January has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 35° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 8.7 hbetter | 7.7 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 35 mm | 9 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 23 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Los Mochis month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
96January27° · 7.7 h
In January, Los Mochis is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Los Mochis.
Los Mochis in January93February28° · 8.0 h
In February, Los Mochis is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Los Mochis.
Los Mochis in February81March30° · 9.1 h
In March, Los Mochis is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. 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 Los Mochis.
Los Mochis in March65April33° · 9.8 h
In April, Los Mochis is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Los Mochis.
Los Mochis in April50May35° · 10.9 h
In May, Los Mochis is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Los Mochis.
Los Mochis in May50June36° · 10.6 h
In June, Los Mochis is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Los Mochis.
Los Mochis in June40July37° · 8.2 h
In July, Los Mochis is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Los Mochis.
Los Mochis in July28August36° · 7.7 h
In August, Los Mochis is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 91 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Los Mochis.
Los Mochis in August31September35° · 7.5 h
In September, Los Mochis is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 95 mm in total. On about 29 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 Los Mochis.
Los Mochis in September50October35° · 8.7 h
In October, Los Mochis is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 35 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Los Mochis.
Los Mochis in October70November31° · 7.9 h
In November, Los Mochis is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Los Mochis.
Los Mochis in November93December27° · 7.4 h
In December, Los Mochis is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Los Mochis.
Los Mochis in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Los Mochis
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 (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 23 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (13°), the warmest in July (26°). 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 147 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 | 96 | 27° | 13° | 7.7 h | 1 | 9 |
| FebruaryFeb | 93 | 28° | 13° | 8.0 h | 1 | 9 |
| MarchMar | 81 | 30° | 15° | 9.1 h | 0 | 2 |
| AprilApr | 65 | 33° | 17° | 9.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| MayMay | 50 | 35° | 20° | 10.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 36° | 24° | 10.6 h | 1 | 5 |
| JulyJul | 40 | 37° | 26° | 8.2 h | 7 | 50 |
| AugustAug | 28 | 36° | 26° | 7.7 h | 12 | 91 |
| SeptemberSep | 31 | 35° | 25° | 7.5 h | 10 | 95 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 35° | 22° | 8.7 h | 3 | 35 |
| NovemberNov | 70 | 31° | 18° | 7.9 h | 1 | 12 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 27° | 14° | 7.4 h | 1 | 8 |
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
25.79° N, 109.00° W · 18 m · America/Mazatlan
Sunshine hours in Los Mochis
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 8.7 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Los Mochis, 75 % 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 Los Mochis: 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, Los Mochis has about 3 rainy days with 35 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Los Mochis
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 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 Los Mochis
How breezy and how cloudy Los Mochis 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 Los Mochis typically peaks at 15 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 22 % of the sky over Los Mochis: mostly sunny, with about 8.7 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 Los Mochis
How often the day gets hot in Los Mochis (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, Los Mochis has about 29 hot days, with an average daytime high of 35 °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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Los Mochis 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.
Los Mochis has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 32).
- 70
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 10.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 32
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 36 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
- 50
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 95
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 7.6 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 20 min
- Distance
- 8,970 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
Los Mochis 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, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Los Mochis vs Culiacán
In October the holiday weather in Los Mochis and Culiacán is about equally good (score 50 vs 52). During the day Culiacán is 1 °C cooler than Los Mochis. Culiacán gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Los Mochis | Culiacán |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 52 |
| Daytime high | 35° | 34° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 5 |
| Best time | Dec – Mar | Dec – Mar |
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In October, Los Mochis ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 28Los MochisThis page35°50
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Frequently asked questions about Los Mochis
When is the best time to visit Los Mochis?
The best time to visit Los Mochis 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 Los Mochis?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Los Mochis?
Rain is frequent in August; the wettest month is September with 95 mm. The driest month is May with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Los Mochis get?
Los Mochis gets around 3,150 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 10.9 hours a day; in December there are 7.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Los Mochis in?
Los Mochis is on UTC−7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Los Mochis?
A nonstop flight from London to Los Mochis takes about 11 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,970 km.
When is hurricane season in Los Mochis?
Los Mochis 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 Los Mochis?
Los Mochis has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 32). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 70, May half-term 50, summer holidays 32, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 95.