AI-generatedSan Luis Río Colorado at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jul · 43°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,500 h
- Rain a year
- 77 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Elevation
- 36 m
Climate in San Luis Río Colorado
San Luis Río Colorado 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 21 °C. With around 3,500 hours of sunshine a year, San Luis Río Colorado is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 12.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit San Luis Río Colorado
The best time to visit San Luis Río Colorado is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to February. From May to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 43 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 77 mm fall in an average year.
San Luis Río Colorado through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
San Luis Río Colorado in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 28–36 °C by day
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
San Luis Río Colorado in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 41–43 °C by day
- 11.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
San Luis Río Colorado in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 26–39 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
San Luis Río Colorado in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 21–24 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 5 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
May – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
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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
Good
Best time to visit: November – March
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 33°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
06:4218:08
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 06:27–07:15 · evening 17:35–18:23
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:17–06:27 · evening 18:23–18:32
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 San Luis Río Colorado compared with home
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In October, daytime highs fall from about 36° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 36° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 15° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.0 h |
What is the weather like in San Luis Río Colorado in October?
In October, San Luis Río Colorado is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in San Luis Río Colorado.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 26 min06:42 – 18:08
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 15 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 24 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %22 %
- 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
Compare two months in San Luis Río Colorado
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in San Luis Río Colorado: score 97 against 61. In February, days are 9 °C cooler than in October. February has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour less a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 97better |
| Daytime high | 33° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 9.0 hbetter | 8.0 h |
| Rainy days | 1better | 2 |
| Rainfall | 5 mm | 10 mm |
| Muggy days | 1 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
San Luis Río Colorado month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
94January22° · 7.3 h
In January, San Luis Río Colorado is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in San Luis Río Colorado.
San Luis Río Colorado in January97February24° · 8.0 h
In February, San Luis Río Colorado is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in San Luis Río Colorado.
San Luis Río Colorado in February93March28° · 9.4 h
In March, San Luis Río Colorado is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in San Luis Río Colorado.
San Luis Río Colorado in March69April32° · 11.0 h
In April, San Luis Río Colorado is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 11.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in San Luis Río Colorado.
San Luis Río Colorado in April50May36° · 11.8 h
In May, San Luis Río Colorado is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11.8 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, May is a so-so month for a holiday in San Luis Río Colorado.
San Luis Río Colorado in May50June41° · 12.4 h
In June, San Luis Río Colorado is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 12.4 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, June is a so-so month for a holiday in San Luis Río Colorado.
San Luis Río Colorado in June50July43° · 11.0 h
In July, San Luis Río Colorado is very hot: daytime highs average 43 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. With around 11.0 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, July is a so-so month for a holiday in San Luis Río Colorado.
San Luis Río Colorado in July50August42° · 10.3 h
In August, San Luis Río Colorado is very hot: daytime highs average 42 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 10 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in San Luis Río Colorado.
San Luis Río Colorado in August50September39° · 9.9 h
In September, San Luis Río Colorado is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 15 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in San Luis Río Colorado.
San Luis Río Colorado in September61October33° · 9.0 h
In October, San Luis Río Colorado is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in San Luis Río Colorado.
San Luis Río Colorado in October96November26° · 7.9 h
In November, San Luis Río Colorado is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in San Luis Río Colorado.
San Luis Río Colorado in November93December21° · 7.0 h
In December, San Luis Río Colorado is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °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 San Luis Río Colorado.
San Luis Río Colorado in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in San Luis Río Colorado
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
PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in December (8°), 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.
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 | 22° | 9° | 7.3 h | 1 | 8 |
| FebruaryFeb | 97 | 24° | 10° | 8.0 h | 2 | 10 |
| MarchMar | 93 | 28° | 13° | 9.4 h | 1 | 7 |
| AprilApr | 69 | 32° | 15° | 11.0 h | 0 | 3 |
| MayMay | 50 | 36° | 19° | 11.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 41° | 23° | 12.4 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 43° | 27° | 11.0 h | 1 | 5 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 42° | 28° | 10.3 h | 3 | 10 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 39° | 24° | 9.9 h | 2 | 15 |
| OctoberOct | 61 | 33° | 18° | 9.0 h | 1 | 5 |
| NovemberNov | 96 | 26° | 12° | 7.9 h | 1 | 6 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 21° | 8° | 7.0 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
32.46° N, 114.77° W · 36 m · America/Hermosillo
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in San Luis Río Colorado
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 San Luis Río Colorado, 79 % 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 in San Luis Río Colorado: 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, San Luis Río Colorado has about one rainy day with 5 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in San Luis Río Colorado
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 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 and clouds in San Luis Río Colorado
How breezy and how cloudy San Luis Río Colorado 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 San Luis Río Colorado typically peaks at 14 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 15 % of the sky over San Luis Río Colorado: 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in San Luis Río Colorado
How often the day gets hot in San Luis Río Colorado (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, San Luis Río Colorado has about 24 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °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
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San Luis Río Colorado 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.
San Luis Río Colorado has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50).
- 76
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 31 °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
- 43 °C by day
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 61
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 7.2 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
- 8,700 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.
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.
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San Luis Río Colorado vs Mexicali
In October the holiday weather in San Luis Río Colorado and Mexicali is about equally good (score 61 vs 59). During the day Mexicali is 1 °C warmer than San Luis Río Colorado.
| in October | San Luis Río Colorado | Mexicali |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 59 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 34° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Mar |
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In October, San Luis Río Colorado ranks 23 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 23San Luis Río ColoradoThis page33°61
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Frequently asked questions about San Luis Río Colorado
When is the best time to visit San Luis Río Colorado?
The best time to visit San Luis Río Colorado 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 San Luis Río Colorado?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 43 °C and nights around 27 °C. December is the coolest month at 21 °C.
When does it rain most in San Luis Río Colorado?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 77 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does San Luis Río Colorado get?
San Luis Río Colorado gets around 3,500 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 12.4 hours a day; in December there are 7.0 hours a day.
What time zone is San Luis Río Colorado in?
San Luis Río Colorado is on UTC−7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to San Luis Río Colorado?
A nonstop flight from London to San Luis Río Colorado takes about 11 h, for a straight-line distance of about 8,700 km.
Which school holidays are best for San Luis Río Colorado?
San Luis Río Colorado 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 76, May half-term 50, summer holidays 50, October half-term 61, Christmas holidays 94.