AI-generatedMexicali at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jul · 43°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,490 h
- Rain a year
- 71 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 4 m
Climate in Mexicali
Mexicali has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 43 °C, while December is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 3,490 hours of sunshine a year, Mexicali is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 12.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – March
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
06:4518:10
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 06:29–07:18 · evening 17:37–18:25
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:20–06:29 · evening 18:25–18:35
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 Mexicali in October?
In October, Mexicali is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mexicali.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 26 min06:45 – 18:10
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 15 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 23 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7America/Tijuana
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %34 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- 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
Sunshine hours in Mexicali
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 9.0 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Mexicali, 79 % 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 Mexicali
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 50 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 Mexicali: 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, Mexicali has about one rainy day with 5 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Mexicali
How breezy and how cloudy Mexicali 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 Mexicali typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 15 % of the sky over Mexicali: mostly clear, with about 9.0 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 Mexicali
How often the day gets hot in Mexicali (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, Mexicali has about 23 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
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 Mexicali
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°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in December (9°), the warmest in August (28°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to May and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 25 days a year, mostly in August.
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 | 21° | 9° | 7.3 h | 1 | 8 |
| FebruaryFeb | 96 | 23° | 10° | 7.8 h | 2 | 10 |
| MarchMar | 99 | 27° | 13° | 9.4 h | 1 | 6 |
| AprilApr | 74 | 31° | 16° | 10.9 h | 0 | 2 |
| MayMay | 50 | 36° | 19° | 11.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 41° | 24° | 12.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 43° | 28° | 11.1 h | 2 | 5 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 42° | 28° | 10.4 h | 3 | 9 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 39° | 25° | 9.9 h | 2 | 10 |
| OctoberOct | 67 | 32° | 19° | 9.0 h | 1 | 5 |
| NovemberNov | 96 | 25° | 13° | 7.9 h | 1 | 5 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 20° | 9° | 6.9 h | 1 | 8 |
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
32.63° N, 115.45° W · 4 m · America/Tijuana
Best time to visit Mexicali
The best time to visit Mexicali is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to March. From May to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 43 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 71 mm fall in an average year.
Mexicali through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mexicali in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 27–36 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Mexicali in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 41–43 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Mexicali in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 25–39 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Mexicali in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 20–23 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
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Your best months: January – February, November
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March has the better holiday weather in Mexicali: score 99 against 67. In March, days are 5 °C cooler than in October.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 67 | 99better |
| Day high | 32° | 27° |
| Night low | 19° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 9.0 h | 9.4 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Rainfall | 5 mm | 6 mm |
| Muggy days | 1 | 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
Nov – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
Mexicali month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
94January21° · 7 h
In January, Mexicali is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Mexicali.
Mexicali in January96February23° · 8 h
In February, Mexicali is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Mexicali.
Mexicali in February99March27° · 9 h
In March, Mexicali is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Mexicali.
Mexicali in March74April31° · 11 h
In April, Mexicali is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Mexicali.
Mexicali in April50May36° · 12 h
In May, Mexicali is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 12 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, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Mexicali.
Mexicali in May50June41° · 12 h
In June, Mexicali is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Mexicali.
Mexicali in June50July43° · 11 h
In July, Mexicali is very hot: daytime highs average 43 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °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, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Mexicali.
Mexicali in July50August42° · 10 h
In August, Mexicali is very hot: daytime highs average 42 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 9 mm in total. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Mexicali.
Mexicali in August50September39° · 10 h
In September, Mexicali is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Mexicali.
Mexicali in September67October32° · 9 h
In October, Mexicali is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mexicali.
Mexicali in October96November25° · 8 h
In November, Mexicali is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Mexicali.
Mexicali in November93December20° · 7 h
In December, Mexicali is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Mexicali.
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Mexicali vs. Ensenada
In October Ensenada has the better holiday weather (score 98 vs. 67). During the day Ensenada is 9 °C cooler than Mexicali. Ensenada gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Mexicali | Ensenada |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 67 | 98 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 23° |
| Sea | – | 19° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 2 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Mar – Jan |
Through the year
Mexico in October: the best places
In October, Mexicali ranks 20 of 25 destinations in this country.
- Ensenada23°19°98
- 2Tijuana22°97
- 3Cabo San Lucas32°29°95
- 4Guanajuato24°88
- 5San Miguel de Allende24°88
- 6Monterrey26°83
- 7Guadalajara26°83
- 8Oaxaca de Juárez24°77
- 20MexicaliThis page32°67
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Mexicali 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.
Mexicali has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50).
- 82
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 11.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 42 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 67
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.1 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
- Distance
- 8,720 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.
Frequently asked questions about Mexicali
When is the best time to visit Mexicali?
The best time to visit Mexicali 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 Mexicali?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 43 °C and nights around 28 °C. December is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in Mexicali?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 71 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Mexicali get?
Mexicali gets around 3,490 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 12.3 hours a day; in December there are 6.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Mexicali in?
Mexicali uses the time zone America/Tijuana: UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Mexicali?
A nonstop flight from London to Mexicali takes about 11 h, for a straight-line distance of about 8,720 km.
Which school holidays are best for Mexicali?
Mexicali has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 82, May half-term 50, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 67, Christmas holidays 94.
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