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Climate in Culiacán, Mexico

Culiacán, Mexico has a semi-arid climate. The annual average temperature is about 24.4°C and the city receives roughly 702 mm of precipitation across 78 rainy days a year, with around 2497 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 36.4°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 12.4°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Semi-Arid
Comfort score
72/100

Climate overview

Culiacán, Mexico has a semi-arid climate. The annual average temperature is about 24.4°C and the city receives roughly 702 mm of precipitation across 78 rainy days a year, with around 2497 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 36.4°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 12.4°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Culiacán is classified as Semi-Arid. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average24.4°C
  • Warmest monthJul (36.4°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (12.4°C)
  • Comfort score72/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Culiacán receives about 702 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 78 rainy days. The wettest month is May and the driest is Jan.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Culiacán sees an estimated 2497 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Culiacán monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan24.4°C12.4°C48 mm5193 h
Feb25.2°C13.2°C48 mm5198 h
Mar27.4°C15.4°C57 mm6199 h
Apr30.4°C18.4°C63 mm7203 h
May33.4°C21.4°C72 mm8204 h
Jun35.6°C23.6°C66 mm7230 h
Jul36.4°C24.4°C60 mm7234 h
Aug35.6°C23.6°C60 mm7230 h
Sep33.4°C21.4°C60 mm7218 h
Oct30.4°C18.4°C60 mm7203 h
Nov27.4°C15.4°C57 mm6199 h
Dec25.2°C13.2°C51 mm6186 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Culiacán are Jan, Feb, Dec. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    25°C / 13°C

    147 mm rain

  • Spring

    30°C / 18°C

    192 mm rain

  • Summer

    36°C / 24°C

    186 mm rain

  • Autumn

    30°C / 18°C

    177 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Culiacán has a climate comfort score of 72/100, a comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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