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Nuevo Laredo weather & best time to visit

City break

Nuevo Laredo at a glance

Best time
Nov – Mar
Warmest month
Aug · 39°
Sunshine a year
2,250 h
Rain a year
472 mm
Climate
Subtropical
Time zone
UTC−6 / UTC−5
Elevation
130 m

Climate in Nuevo Laredo

Nuevo Laredo has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 39 °C, while January is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 2,250 hours of sunshine a year, Nuevo Laredo is sunny; August is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Nuevo Laredo

The best time to visit Nuevo Laredo is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to February. From April to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 39 °C. The wettest month is September with 72 mm of precipitation.

Nuevo Laredo through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Nuevo Laredo in spring

Mar – May

53

Fair

  • 29–36 °C by day
  • 5.8 h of sun a day
  • 18 rainy days in all

Nuevo Laredo in summer

Jun – Aug

46

Fair

  • 38–39 °C by day
  • 8.6 h of sun a day
  • 16 rainy days in all

Nuevo Laredo in autumn

Sep – Nov

59

Fair

  • 26–35 °C by day
  • 5.8 h of sun a day
  • 18 rainy days in all

Nuevo Laredo in winter

Dec – Feb

85

Excellent

  • 22–25 °C by day
  • 4.4 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

Nov – Feb

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Apr – Sep

Highs of 33 °C or more

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Nuevo Laredo for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: December – February

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

58

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: November – March

October is the peak of the hurricane season Hurricane season

Keep in mindStorm season

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 20°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 30°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 27°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 24°

07:3719:10

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 07:23–08:08 · evening 18:39–19:25
Blue hour
Morning 07:14–07:23 · evening 19:25–19:34

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 Nuevo Laredo compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 33° at the start of the month to 29° at the end. The days get 0.8 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high33°29°
Night-time low21°17°
Daylight11.9 h11.2 h

What is the weather like in Nuevo Laredo in October?

In October, Nuevo Laredo is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 40 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Nuevo Laredo.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 33 min07:37 – 19:10
UV index
7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
13 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
37 %on averageAll months
Hot days
22 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC−5offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %42 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %47 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %91 %

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

Compare two months in Nuevo Laredo

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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February has the better holiday weather in Nuevo Laredo: score 86 against 58. In February, days are 7 °C cooler than in October. February has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour less a day in February.

October vs February, Nuevo Laredo
MonthOctoberFebruary
Holiday weather score5886better
Daytime high32°25°
Night-time low19°12°
Sunshine5.8 hbetter4.9 h
Rainy days54better
Rainfall40 mm19 mmbetter
Muggy days131better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Nuevo Laredo month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

85January22° · 4.6 h

In January, Nuevo Laredo is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Nuevo Laredo.

Nuevo Laredo in January
86February25° · 4.9 h

In February, Nuevo Laredo is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Nuevo Laredo.

Nuevo Laredo in February
74March29° · 5.1 h

In March, Nuevo Laredo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 41 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Nuevo Laredo.

Nuevo Laredo in March
49April33° · 6.0 h

In April, Nuevo Laredo is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Nuevo Laredo.

Nuevo Laredo in April
35May36° · 6.4 h

In May, Nuevo Laredo is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 64 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nuevo Laredo.

Nuevo Laredo in May
45June38° · 8.0 h

In June, Nuevo Laredo is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 31 mm in total. 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 Nuevo Laredo.

Nuevo Laredo in June
45July39° · 8.6 h

In July, Nuevo Laredo is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 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 Nuevo Laredo.

Nuevo Laredo in July
48August39° · 9.1 h

In August, Nuevo Laredo is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 41 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 a so-so month for a holiday in Nuevo Laredo.

Nuevo Laredo in August
35September35° · 7.1 h

In September, Nuevo Laredo is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 72 mm. On about 28 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 Nuevo Laredo.

Nuevo Laredo in September
58October32° · 5.8 h

In October, Nuevo Laredo is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 40 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Nuevo Laredo.

Nuevo Laredo in October
84November26° · 4.6 h

In November, Nuevo Laredo is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 31 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Nuevo Laredo.

Nuevo Laredo in November
83December22° · 3.8 h

In December, Nuevo Laredo is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Nuevo Laredo.

Nuevo Laredo in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Nuevo Laredo

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)

PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 13 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (10°), the warmest in August (26°). 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) from March to April and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 152 days a year, mostly from May to September.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 32°Night 19°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan8522°10°4.6 h422
FebruaryFeb8625°12°4.9 h419
MarchMar7429°16°5.1 h541
AprilApr4933°19°6.0 h641
MayMay3536°23°6.4 h764
JuneJun4538°25°8.0 h531
JulyJul4539°25°8.6 h650
AugustAug4839°26°9.1 h541
SeptemberSep3535°23°7.1 h872
OctoberOct5832°19°5.8 h540
NovemberNov8426°14°4.6 h531
DecemberDec8322°10°3.8 h423

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

27.48° N, 99.52° W · 130 m · America/Matamoros

Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Nuevo Laredo

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,250 hours
Sunniest month
Aug · 9.1 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.8 hDaylight 11.6 hShare of daylight 50 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.8 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Nuevo Laredo, 50 % 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
Rain

Rain in Nuevo Laredo: 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.

Per year
472 mm on 63 days
Wettest month
Sep · 72 mm
Driest month
Feb · 19 mm
OctoberRainy days 5Rainfall 40 mm

In October, Nuevo Laredo has about 5 rainy days with 40 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Nuevo Laredo

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, 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 25 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 & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Nuevo Laredo

How breezy and how cloudy Nuevo Laredo 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.

Year average
24 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Apr · 27 km/h
Calmest month
Sep · 20 km/h
OctoberWind 22 km/hBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Nuevo Laredo typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
44 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jun · 36 %
Cloudiest month
Feb · 50 %
OctoberCloud cover 37 %Sunshine 5.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 37 % of the sky over Nuevo Laredo: 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 & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Nuevo Laredo

How often the day gets hot in Nuevo Laredo (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
223 days
Hottest month
Aug · 39 °C
Hot months
Mar – Oct

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 22Daytime high 32 °C

In October, Nuevo Laredo has about 22 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

Planning a trip to Nuevo Laredo

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Nuevo Laredo 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.

Nuevo Laredo has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 84) and its weakest during May half-term (score 37).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    57

    Fair

    • 32 °C by day
    • 5.7 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    37

    Poor

    • 36 °C by day
    • 6.7 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    47

    Fair

    • 39 °C by day
    • 8.9 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season

  • October half-term

    Oct

    58

    Fair

    • 32 °C by day
    • 5.8 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    84

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 22 °C by day
    • 4.2 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 10 h 25 min
Distance
8,240 km
Time zone
UTC−5
Jet lag
About 4 days (6 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.

Storm season

Nuevo Laredo lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March
  4. April
  5. May
  6. June: Season
  7. July: Season
  8. August: Peak
  9. September: Peak
  10. October: Peak
  11. November: Season
  12. 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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Nuevo Laredo vs Piedras Negras

In October Piedras Negras has the better holiday weather (score 68 vs 58). During the day Piedras Negras is 2 °C cooler than Nuevo Laredo.

Nuevo Laredo vs Piedras Negras, in October
in OctoberNuevo LaredoPiedras Negras
Holiday weather score5868
Daytime high32°30°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days56
Best timeNov – MarNov – Mar

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OctoberNuevo Laredo 32°Piedras Negras 30°
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In October, Nuevo Laredo ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  9. 24Nuevo LaredoThis page32°58
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Frequently asked questions about Nuevo Laredo

When is the best time to visit Nuevo Laredo?

The best time to visit Nuevo Laredo 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 Nuevo Laredo?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 39 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 22 °C.

When does it rain most in Nuevo Laredo?

The wettest month is September with 72 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 19 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Nuevo Laredo get?

Nuevo Laredo gets around 2,250 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 9.1 hours a day; in December there are 3.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Nuevo Laredo in?

Nuevo Laredo is on UTC−6 in January and UTC−5 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Nuevo Laredo?

A nonstop flight from London to Nuevo Laredo takes about 10 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,240 km.

When is hurricane season in Nuevo Laredo?

Nuevo Laredo lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. 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 Nuevo Laredo?

Nuevo Laredo has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 84) and its weakest during May half-term (score 37). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 37, summer holidays 47, October half-term 58, Christmas holidays 84.