Climate of Sinaloa, Mexico
Area-weighted average across Sinaloa. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Sinaloa, a subdivision of Mexico, has a Mediterranean-style climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 18.5°C / 65.3°F in January to 28.7°C / 83.7°F in June, with rainfall from 3 mm / 0.1 in to 203 mm / 8 in depending on the season (787 mm / 31 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.5°C65.3°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 19.2°C66.6°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 20.6°C69.1°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| April | 22.9°C73.2°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| May | 25.6°C78.1°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| June | 28.7°C83.7°F | 47 mm1.9″ | — |
| July | 28.4°C83.1°F | 194 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.9°C82.2°F | 203 mm8″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.6°C81.7°F | 154 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.1°C79°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
| November | 22.3°C72.1°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 19.4°C66.9°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Sinaloa?
The best months to visit Sinaloa, Mexico for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, May, November, December. The warmest month is June at an area-wide average of 28.7°C / 83.7°F, and the driest is April with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Sinaloa?
Sinaloa, Mexico has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 18.5°C / 65.3°F in January to 28.7°C / 83.7°F in June. Annual rainfall averages about 787 mm / 31 in, with the wettest month being August (203 mm / 8 in) and the driest April (3 mm / 0.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Sinaloa?
The hottest month in Sinaloa is June, with an area-wide average temperature of 28.7°C / 83.7°F.
What is the coldest month in Sinaloa?
The coldest month in Sinaloa is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 18.5°C / 65.3°F.
When does it rain most in Sinaloa?
The wettest month in Sinaloa is August, averaging about 203 mm / 8 in of rainfall. The driest is April with about 3 mm / 0.1 in.