AI-generatedSaltillo at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Apr
- Warmest month
- May · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,990 h
- Rain a year
- 383 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 1,578 m
Climate in Saltillo
Saltillo has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. May is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 2,990 hours of sunshine a year, Saltillo is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Saltillo
The best time to visit Saltillo is from October to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from September to March. The wettest month is September with 69 mm of precipitation.
Saltillo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Saltillo in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 25–30 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Saltillo in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 29–30 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Saltillo in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 22–26 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Saltillo in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 20–22 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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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 – April
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
06:4218:17
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 06:27–07:12 · evening 17:47–18:32
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:18–06:27 · evening 18:32–18:41
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 Saltillo compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 23° at the end. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 10° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Saltillo in October?
In October, Saltillo is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Saltillo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min06:42 – 18:17
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 34 %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 %83 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %87 %
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
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Saltillo
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March has the better holiday weather in Saltillo: score 99 against 93. Daytime highs are about the same. March has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 93 | 99better |
| Daytime high | 25° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 8.0 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 37 mm | 23 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Saltillo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
94January20° · 7.3 h
In January, Saltillo is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Saltillo.
Saltillo in January97February22° · 8.0 h
In February, Saltillo is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Saltillo.
Saltillo in February99March25° · 8.6 h
In March, Saltillo is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Saltillo.
Saltillo in March89April29° · 9.2 h
In April, Saltillo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Saltillo.
Saltillo in April70May30° · 9.3 h
In May, Saltillo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 32 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 Saltillo.
Saltillo in May72June30° · 9.3 h
In June, Saltillo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 38 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Saltillo.
Saltillo in June71July29° · 8.3 h
In July, Saltillo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 63 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Saltillo.
Saltillo in July77August29° · 8.4 h
In August, Saltillo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 41 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Saltillo.
Saltillo in August79September26° · 7.1 h
In September, Saltillo is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Saltillo.
Saltillo in September93October25° · 8.0 h
In October, Saltillo is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Saltillo.
Saltillo in October96November22° · 7.7 h
In November, Saltillo is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Saltillo.
Saltillo in November93December20° · 7.0 h
In December, Saltillo is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Saltillo.
Saltillo in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Saltillo
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 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (6°), the warmest in June (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to January, 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 | 94 | 20° | 6° | 7.3 h | 3 | 15 |
| FebruaryFeb | 97 | 22° | 8° | 8.0 h | 2 | 15 |
| MarchMar | 99 | 25° | 10° | 8.6 h | 4 | 23 |
| AprilApr | 89 | 29° | 13° | 9.2 h | 5 | 22 |
| MayMay | 70 | 30° | 16° | 9.3 h | 8 | 32 |
| JuneJun | 72 | 30° | 17° | 9.3 h | 7 | 38 |
| JulyJul | 71 | 29° | 16° | 8.3 h | 11 | 63 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 29° | 16° | 8.4 h | 9 | 41 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 26° | 15° | 7.1 h | 11 | 69 |
| OctoberOct | 93 | 25° | 12° | 8.0 h | 6 | 37 |
| NovemberNov | 96 | 22° | 9° | 7.7 h | 3 | 17 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 20° | 6° | 7.0 h | 2 | 11 |
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
25.43° N, 100.98° W · 1,578 m · America/Monterrey
Sunshine hours in Saltillo
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 8.0 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Saltillo, 69 % 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 in Saltillo: 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, Saltillo has about 6 rainy days with 37 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Saltillo
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 13).
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 and clouds in Saltillo
How breezy and how cloudy Saltillo 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 Saltillo typically peaks at 17 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 34 % of the sky over Saltillo: mostly sunny, with about 8.0 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 Saltillo
How often the day gets hot in Saltillo (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, Saltillo has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 25 °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
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Saltillo 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.
Saltillo has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during May half-term (score 70).
- 92
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 70
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 93
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 45 min
- Distance
- 8,510 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.
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Saltillo vs Monterrey
In October Saltillo has the better holiday weather (score 93 vs 71). During the day Monterrey is 4 °C warmer than Saltillo. Monterrey gets 2 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Saltillo | Monterrey |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 93 | 71 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 |
| Best time | Oct – Apr | Nov – Mar |
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Frequently asked questions about Saltillo
When is the best time to visit Saltillo?
The best time to visit Saltillo 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 Saltillo?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in Saltillo?
The wettest month is September with 69 mm of precipitation. The driest month is December with 11 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Saltillo get?
Saltillo gets around 2,990 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 9.3 hours a day; in December there are 7.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Saltillo in?
Saltillo is on UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Saltillo?
A nonstop flight from London to Saltillo takes about 10 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,510 km.
Which school holidays are best for Saltillo?
Saltillo has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during May half-term (score 70). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 92, May half-term 70, summer holidays 75, October half-term 93, Christmas holidays 94.