Best Time to Visit Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Matamoros is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Matamoros for sunny, dry weather is November–March — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through July and November–April; the wetter half falls in May–June and August–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 15.6°C / 60.1°F in January to 29.1°C / 84.4°F in July, with rainfall from 21 mm / 0.8 in (March) to 140 mm / 5.5 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Matamoros's climate is broadly Mediterranean-style. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.6°C60.1°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 17.4°C63.3°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 20.8°C69.4°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| November | 20.3°C68.5°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| December | 16.8°C62.2°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Matamoros?
The best time to visit Matamoros for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 29.1°C / 84.4°F, and the driest is March with about 21 mm / 0.8 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Matamoros's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Matamoros?
The rainy season at Matamoros, Tamaulipas runs through May–June and August–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 53 mm / 2.1 in. The wettest single month is September (140 mm / 5.5 in).
What is the driest month in Matamoros?
The driest month in Matamoros is March, averaging about 21 mm / 0.8 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 20.8°C / 69.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Matamoros?
The least comfortable months for travel to Matamoros — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, August, September, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 140 mm / 5.5 in in September, and the coldest month averages 15.6°C / 60.1°F.
Is Matamoros climate different from Mexico overall?
Yes, usually. Our Matamoros figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Mexico figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Matamoros specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.