AI-generatedMonterrey at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Apr
- Warmest month
- Aug · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,280 h
- Rain a year
- 552 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 560 m
Climate in Monterrey
Monterrey has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year, Monterrey is sunny; August is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – April
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
06:3918:15
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 06:25–07:10 · evening 17:44–18:29
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:16–06:25 · evening 18:29–18:38
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 Monterrey in October?
In October, Monterrey is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 62 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Monterrey.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min06:39 – 18:15
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 10 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 41 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6America/Monterrey
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %47 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %78 %
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
Sunshine hours in Monterrey
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 5.8 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Monterrey, 50 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Monterrey
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 Monterrey: 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, Monterrey has about 7 rainy days with 62 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Monterrey
How breezy and how cloudy Monterrey 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 Monterrey typically peaks at 12 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 41 % of the sky over Monterrey: mostly sunny, with about 5.8 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 Monterrey
How often the day gets hot in Monterrey (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, Monterrey has about 5 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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 Monterrey
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 (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 10 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (9°), the warmest in August (23°). 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) in April and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 96 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 | 84 | 19° | 9° | 5.2 h | 6 | 29 |
| FebruaryFeb | 87 | 22° | 11° | 5.7 h | 5 | 29 |
| MarchMar | 84 | 25° | 14° | 5.8 h | 7 | 44 |
| AprilApr | 78 | 28° | 17° | 6.3 h | 7 | 43 |
| MayMay | 62 | 31° | 20° | 6.7 h | 7 | 49 |
| JuneJun | 59 | 32° | 22° | 7.4 h | 5 | 41 |
| JulyJul | 60 | 32° | 23° | 7.7 h | 5 | 46 |
| AugustAug | 61 | 33° | 23° | 8.3 h | 4 | 27 |
| SeptemberSep | 65 | 29° | 21° | 6.1 h | 10 | 113 |
| OctoberOct | 83 | 26° | 18° | 5.8 h | 7 | 62 |
| NovemberNov | 83 | 23° | 14° | 5.2 h | 6 | 40 |
| DecemberDec | 84 | 20° | 10° | 4.5 h | 5 | 29 |
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
25.68° N, 100.32° W · 560 m · America/Monterrey
Best time to visit Monterrey
The best time to visit Monterrey is from October to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to March. The wettest month is September with 113 mm of precipitation.
Monterrey through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Monterrey in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 25–31 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Monterrey in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 32–33 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Monterrey in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 23–29 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Monterrey in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 19–22 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Monterrey for you.
Your best months: February – March, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Monterrey
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 Monterrey (score 83 and 87). In February, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. February has 2 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 83 | 87better |
| Day high | 26° | 22° |
| Night low | 18° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 5.8 h | 5.7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 62 mm | 29 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 10 | 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
Oct – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Monterrey month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
84January19° · 5 h
In January, Monterrey is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Monterrey.
Monterrey in January87February22° · 6 h
In February, Monterrey is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Monterrey.
Monterrey in February84March25° · 6 h
In March, Monterrey is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Monterrey.
Monterrey in March78April28° · 6 h
In April, Monterrey is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Monterrey.
Monterrey in April62May31° · 7 h
In May, Monterrey is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Monterrey.
Monterrey in May59June32° · 7 h
In June, Monterrey is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 41 mm. On about 24 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 Monterrey.
Monterrey in June60July32° · 8 h
In July, Monterrey is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 46 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Monterrey.
Monterrey in July61August33° · 8 h
In August, Monterrey 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 4 days bring 27 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Monterrey.
Monterrey in August65September29° · 6 h
In September, Monterrey is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 113 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Monterrey.
Monterrey in September83October26° · 6 h
In October, Monterrey is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 62 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Monterrey.
Monterrey in October83November23° · 5 h
In November, Monterrey is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Monterrey.
Monterrey in November84December20° · 5 h
In December, Monterrey is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 29 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Monterrey.
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Monterrey vs. South Padre Island
In October Monterrey has the better holiday weather (score 83 vs. 72). During the day South Padre Island is 2 °C warmer than Monterrey. South Padre Island gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Monterrey | South Padre Island |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 83 | 72 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 28° |
| Sea | – | 27° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 11 |
| Best time | Oct – Apr | Apr – Aug, Oct |
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Planning a trip to Monterrey
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Monterrey 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.
Monterrey has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 84) and its weakest during May half-term (score 61).
- 80
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 61
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 61
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 83
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 84
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 40 min
- Distance
- 8,440 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.
Frequently asked questions about Monterrey
When is the best time to visit Monterrey?
The best time to visit Monterrey is from October to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Monterrey?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Monterrey?
The wettest month is September with 113 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 27 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Monterrey get?
Monterrey gets around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 8.3 hours a day; in December there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Monterrey in?
Monterrey uses the time zone America/Monterrey, at UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Monterrey?
A nonstop flight from London to Monterrey takes about 10 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,440 km.
Which school holidays are best for Monterrey?
Monterrey has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 84) and its weakest during May half-term (score 61). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 80, May half-term 61, Summer holidays 61, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 84.
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