Best Time to Visit Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
Mexicali is at its sunniest and driest in February–November.
The best time to visit Mexicali for sunny, dry weather is February–November — 10 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through February–July and November; the wetter half falls in August–October and December–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 13.5°C / 56.3°F in December to 33.7°C / 92.7°F in July, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (May) to 11 mm / 0.4 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Mexicali's climate is broadly seasonal. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 15.8°C60.4°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 18.1°C64.6°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 21.4°C70.5°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| May | 25.5°C77.9°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| June | 30.3°C86.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 33.7°C92.7°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 33.5°C92.3°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 30.4°C86.7°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 24.4°C75.9°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 17.8°C64°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mexicali?
The best time to visit Mexicali for sunny, dry weather is February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 33.7°C / 92.7°F, and the driest is May with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mexicali's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Mexicali?
The rainy season at Mexicali, Baja California runs through August–October and December–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 7 mm / 0.3 in. The wettest single month is December (11 mm / 0.4 in).
What is the driest month in Mexicali?
The driest month in Mexicali is May, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.5°C / 77.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Mexicali?
The least comfortable months for travel to Mexicali — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 11 mm / 0.4 in in December, and the coldest month averages 13.5°C / 56.3°F.
Is Mexicali climate different from Mexico overall?
Yes, usually. Our Mexicali 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 Mexicali specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.