AI-generatedTecate at a glance
- Best time
- Sep – Jun
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,170 h
- Rain a year
- 362 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 540 m
Climate in Tecate
Tecate has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while February is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 3,170 hours of sunshine a year, Tecate is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tecate
The best time to visit Tecate is from September to June. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to June. The wettest month is February with 81 mm of precipitation.
Tecate through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tecate in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 20–24 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Tecate in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–31 °C by day
- 10.9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Tecate in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 22–29 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Tecate in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 18–19 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: April – May, November
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: September – June
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
06:4918:15
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 06:34–07:22 · evening 17:42–18:30
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:25–06:34 · evening 18:30–18:40
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 Tecate compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 27° at the start of the month to 24° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 27° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 12° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.0 h |
What is the weather like in Tecate in October?
In October, Tecate is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tecate.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 26 min06:49 – 18:15
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 27 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 7 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %87 %
- 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
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Tecate
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 May bring similar holiday weather to Tecate (score 97 and 100). In May, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. May has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 97 | 100 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h | 9.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 3 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 18 mm | 13 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tecate month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
88January19° · 6.5 h
In January, Tecate is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Tecate.
Tecate in January86February18° · 6.8 h
In February, Tecate is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 81 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Tecate.
Tecate in February92March20° · 7.9 h
In March, Tecate is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Tecate.
Tecate in March99April22° · 9.1 h
In April, Tecate is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 29 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Tecate.
Tecate in April100May24° · 9.9 h
In May, Tecate is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Tecate.
Tecate in May100June27° · 11.3 h
In June, Tecate is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Tecate.
Tecate in June81July30° · 11.0 h
In July, Tecate is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Tecate.
Tecate in July76August31° · 10.4 h
In August, Tecate is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 10.4 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, August is a good month for a holiday in Tecate.
Tecate in August86September29° · 9.3 h
In September, Tecate is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Tecate.
Tecate in September97October26° · 8.2 h
In October, Tecate is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tecate.
Tecate in October94November22° · 7.2 h
In November, Tecate is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 32 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Tecate.
Tecate in November88December18° · 6.3 h
In December, Tecate is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Tecate.
Tecate in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in August: 31°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Tecate
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°
- Warm 20–24°
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in December (7°), the warmest in August (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to July and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, 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 | 88 | 19° | 7° | 6.5 h | 6 | 60 |
| FebruaryFeb | 86 | 18° | 7° | 6.8 h | 7 | 81 |
| MarchMar | 92 | 20° | 9° | 7.9 h | 6 | 57 |
| AprilApr | 99 | 22° | 10° | 9.1 h | 5 | 29 |
| MayMay | 100 | 24° | 13° | 9.9 h | 2 | 13 |
| JuneJun | 100 | 27° | 16° | 11.3 h | 1 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 81 | 30° | 19° | 11.0 h | 1 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 76 | 31° | 20° | 10.4 h | 1 | 4 |
| SeptemberSep | 86 | 29° | 18° | 9.3 h | 1 | 7 |
| OctoberOct | 97 | 26° | 14° | 8.2 h | 3 | 18 |
| NovemberNov | 94 | 22° | 10° | 7.2 h | 4 | 32 |
| DecemberDec | 88 | 18° | 7° | 6.3 h | 6 | 56 |
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
32.57° N, 116.63° W · 540 m · America/Tijuana
Sunshine3,170 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Tecate
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 8.2 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Tecate, 72 % 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.
Rain362 mm a year, most in February
Rain in Tecate: 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, Tecate has about 3 rainy days with 18 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 11 in June
UV index in Tecate
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 20 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 & cloudsWindiest in April: 16 km/h
Wind and clouds in Tecate
How breezy and how cloudy Tecate 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 Tecate 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 27 % of the sky over Tecate: mostly sunny, with about 8.2 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 & humidity69 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Tecate
How often the day gets hot in Tecate (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, Tecate has about 7 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
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Tecate 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.
Tecate has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 78).
- 97
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 97
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 88
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 5 min
- Distance
- 8,790 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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Tecate vs Tijuana
In October the holiday weather in Tecate and Tijuana is about equally good (score 97 vs 97). During the day Tijuana is 3 °C cooler than Tecate.
| in October | Tecate | Tijuana |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 97 | 97 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 2 |
| Best time | Sep – Jun | All year |
Through the year
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Mexico in October: the best places
In October, Tecate ranks 7 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 7TecateThis page26°97
- 8Tijuana23°97
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Frequently asked questions about Tecate
When is the best time to visit Tecate?
The best time to visit Tecate is from September to June. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Tecate?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 20 °C. February is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Tecate?
The wettest month is February with 81 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tecate get?
Tecate gets around 3,170 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.3 hours a day; in December there are 6.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Tecate in?
Tecate is on UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Tecate?
A nonstop flight from London to Tecate takes about 11 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,790 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tecate?
Tecate has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 78). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 97, May half-term 100, summer holidays 78, October half-term 97, Christmas holidays 88.