Climate - Campeche (Mexico)
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Climate chart - Campeche (Mexico)
The climate of San Francisco de Campeche is tropical, hot all year round, with a rainy and muggy season from June to October, a relatively cool season from November to February, and a very hot season from March to May, when the highest temperatures of the year are reached.
The city is the capital of the state of Campeche and is located on the west coast of the Yucatan peninsula. Winter is typically warm to hot, but sometimes, from mid-November to mid-March, there can be cool and windy days, when the wind blows from the United States. The temperature can drop to 10 °C (50 °F) at night, and it can remain around 20/22 °C (68/72 °F) during the day. In January 2010, it dropped to 7.5 °C (45.5 °F).
Very hot periods can occur all year round, however, the hottest time of the year is the one preceding the summer rains: in April and May, the temperature can reach 43 °C (109.5 °F).
From June to November (but with a higher probability from August to October), there is the risk of hurricanes.
Best Time
The best time to visit Campeche is from December to February, since it is a quite dry and not too hot period.
Campeche - Climate data
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 29.8 °C (85.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.Campeche - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 17.6 | 29.6 | 23.6 | 64 | 85 | 74.5 |
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| February | 18.4 | 31.6 | 25 | 65 | 89 | 77 |
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| March | 19.9 | 33.6 | 26.8 | 68 | 93 | 80.2 |
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| April | 22.1 | 35.6 | 28.9 | 72 | 96 | 84 |
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| May | 23.5 | 36.1 | 29.8 | 74 | 97 | 85.6 |
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| June | 23.6 | 34.8 | 29.2 | 74 | 95 | 84.5 |
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| July | 23 | 34.8 | 28.9 | 73 | 95 | 83.9 |
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| August | 23 | 34.4 | 28.7 | 73 | 94 | 83.7 |
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| September | 23.2 | 33.6 | 28.4 | 74 | 92 | 83.1 |
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| October | 22.2 | 32.3 | 27.2 | 72 | 90 | 81 |
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| November | 19.8 | 30.8 | 25.3 | 68 | 87 | 77.5 |
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| December | 18.6 | 29.9 | 24.2 | 65 | 86 | 75.6 |
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| Year | 21.2 | 33.1 | 27.1 | 70.2 | 91.6 | 81 |
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Precipitation amounts to 1040 millimeters (40.9 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 10 mm (0.4 in) in the driest month (March) to 205 mm (8.1 in) in the wettest one (September). Here is the average precipitation.Campeche - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 25 | 1 | 4 |
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| February | 15 | 0.6 | 3 |
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| March | 10 | 0.4 | 2 |
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| April | 15 | 0.6 | 1 |
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| May | 55 | 2.2 | 4 |
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| June | 160 | 6.3 | 12 |
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| July | 180 | 7.1 | 15 |
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| August | 190 | 7.5 | 15 |
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| September | 205 | 8.1 | 14 |
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| October | 120 | 4.7 | 9 |
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| November | 40 | 1.6 | 5 |
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| December | 25 | 1 | 4 |
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| Year | 1040 | 40.9 | 87 |
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The sea temperature ranges from 24.5 °C (76 °F) in January, February to 29 °C (84 °F) in August, September. Here are the average sea temperatures.Campeche - Sea temperature| Month | Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
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January | 24.5 | 76 | February | 24.5 | 76 | March | 25 | 77 | April | 26.5 | 80 | May | 27.5 | 82 | June | 28.5 | 83 | July | 28.5 | 83 | August | 29 | 84 | September | 29 | 84 | October | 28.5 | 83 | November | 27 | 81 | December | 25.5 | 78 | Year | 27 | 80.7 |
There are on average around 2700 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Campeche - Sunshine hours| Month | Average | Total |
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January | 7 | 215 | February | 7 | 200 | March | 8.5 | 265 | April | 9 | 265 | May | 8 | 255 | June | 8 | 235 | July | 8 | 240 | August | 7.5 | 235 | September | 6.5 | 200 | October | 6.5 | 210 | November | 6.5 | 195 | December | 5.5 | 175 | Year | 7.4 | 2700 |
Campeche - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
January, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 23.6 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 17.6 °C (63.8 °F) and a maximum of 29.6 °C (85.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in January 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24.5 °C (76 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
February is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.0 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 18.4 °C (65.1 °F) and a maximum of 31.6 °C (89 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (54 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, it reached 39.2 °C (102.6 °F) in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24.5 °C (75.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
March is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 19.9 °C (67.8 °F) and a maximum of 33.6 °C (92.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102 °F). However, it reached 40.5 °C (104.9 °F) in March 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (77 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
April is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 28.9 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 22.1 °C (71.8 °F) and a maximum of 35.6 °C (96.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (104.5 °F). However, it reached 43.3 °C (109.9 °F) in April 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
May, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 29.8 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 23.5 °C (74.3 °F) and a maximum of 36.1 °C (96.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105 °F). However, it reached 43.1 °C (109.6 °F) in May 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (82 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
June is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 29.2 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.4 °F) and a maximum of 34.8 °C (94.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F). However, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F) in June 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 160 mm (6.3 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
July is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.9 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 23 °C (73.3 °F) and a maximum of 34.8 °C (94.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F). However, it reached 41.2 °C (106.2 °F) in July 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 180 mm (7.1 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
August is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.7 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 23 °C (73.5 °F) and a maximum of 34.4 °C (93.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F). However, it reached 39.4 °C (102.9 °F) in August 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 190 mm (7.5 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
September is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.4 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.2 °C (73.8 °F) and a maximum of 33.6 °C (92.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in September 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 205 mm (8.1 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.2 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22.2 °C (71.9 °F) and a maximum of 32.3 °C (90.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F). However, it reached 37.6 °C (99.7 °F) in October 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
November is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 25.3 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 19.8 °C (67.7 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 37.5 °C (99.5 °F) in November 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (81 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
December is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 24.2 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 18.6 °C (65.4 °F) and a maximum of 29.9 °C (85.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 36.7 °C (98.1 °F) in December 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (78 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
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