Climate - Tampico (Tamaulipas)

The climate of Tampico is sub-tropical, with a pleasantly warm, quite dry winter and a hot, muggy, and rainy summer.
The city is located on the east coast of Mexico in the state of Tamaulipas, at 22 degrees north latitude.
Winter is generally quite warm, but sometimes, from mid-November to mid-March, there can be cold and windy days, when winds from the United States blow. The temperature can drop to 5 °C (41 °F) at night, and can remain around 13 °C (55 °F) (and occasionally even below) in the daytime.
The hottest time of the year is the one preceding the summer rains. Generally, the wind blows from the sea, but there can be very hot days, maybe only one, in which the temperature exceeds 35 °C (95 °F), and sometimes even 40 °C (104 °F).
From June to November (but with a higher probability from August to October), there is the risk of hurricanes.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 19.4 °C (67 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 29 °C (84.3 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 1,135 millimeters (44.7 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 15 mm (0.6 in) in the driest month (March) to 280 mm (11 in) in the wettest (September). Here is the average precipitation.

On average, there are around 2,240 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

The temperature of the sea (Gulf of Mexico) ranges between 22.5 °C (72.5 °F) and 29.5 °C (85 °F). It is therefore high enough for swimming all year round, although it is cooler from January to March. Here are the average sea temperatures.

Best Time

The best time to visit Tampico is the dry season, from November to May. In April and May, however, it can be very hot, while in November a hurricane can still arrive. You can therefore choose the period from December to March, even if it can sometimes get cool, so it will be useful to bring a sweater and a jacket.
There is no perfect time for a beach holiday.

Tampico - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Tampico is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.4 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 16 °C (60.9 °F) and a maximum of 22.8 °C (73.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48.5 °F). However, it dropped to 4 °C (39.2 °F) in January 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in January 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23 °C (73 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In February, the weather in Tampico is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.9 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 17.4 °C (63.4 °F) and a maximum of 24.4 °C (76 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F). However, it dropped to 2 °C (35.6 °F) in February 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F). However, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F) in February 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Tampico is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 23.2 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 19.8 °C (67.6 °F) and a maximum of 26.7 °C (80.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56 °F). However, it dropped to 9 °C (48.2 °F) in March 2002.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F) in March 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23 °C (73.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Tampico is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.7 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 22.3 °C (72.1 °F) and a maximum of 29.1 °C (84.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). However, it dropped to 12 °C (53.6 °F) in April 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F) in April 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24.5 °C (76.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Tampico is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.9 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24.7 °C (76.5 °F) and a maximum of 31.1 °C (88 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69.5 °F). However, it dropped to 17 °C (62.6 °F) in May 2004.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, it reached 45 °C (113 °F) in May 1999.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In June, the weather in Tampico is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.9 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 25.6 °C (78.2 °F) and a maximum of 32.1 °C (89.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (73 °F). However, it dropped to 21 °C (69.8 °F) in June 2001.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F) in June 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 180 mm (7.1 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 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 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In July, the weather in Tampico is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.7 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 25.5 °C (77.9 °F) and a maximum of 31.9 °C (89.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73 °F). However, it dropped to 21 °C (69.8 °F) in July 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in July 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In August, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Tampico is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 29.0 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 25.7 °C (78.3 °F) and a maximum of 32.4 °C (90.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, it dropped to 22 °C (71.6 °F) in August 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in August 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 160 mm (6.3 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 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 29.5 °C (84.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In September, the weather in Tampico is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.0 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24.8 °C (76.6 °F) and a maximum of 31.2 °C (88.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, it dropped to 19 °C (66.2 °F) in September 2020.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in September 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 280 mm (11 in), distributed over 15 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 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29.5 °C (84.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In October, the weather in Tampico is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.2 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 22.8 °C (73.1 °F) and a maximum of 29.6 °C (85.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F). However, it dropped to 12 °C (53.6 °F) in October 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in October 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% 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 28 °C (82.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In November, the weather in Tampico is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 23.1 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 19.7 °C (67.4 °F) and a maximum of 26.5 °C (79.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55.5 °F). However, it dropped to 9 °C (48.2 °F) in November 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (87.5 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in November 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In December, the weather in Tampico is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.5 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 17 °C (62.7 °F) and a maximum of 24 °C (75.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F). However, it dropped to 4 °C (39.2 °F) in December 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F) in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.