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Climate in Ensenada, Mexico

Ensenada, Mexico has a semi-arid climate. The annual average temperature is about 21.7°C and the city receives roughly 702 mm of precipitation across 78 rainy days a year, with around 2495 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 34.7°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 8.7°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
78/100

Climate overview

Ensenada, Mexico has a semi-arid climate. The annual average temperature is about 21.7°C and the city receives roughly 702 mm of precipitation across 78 rainy days a year, with around 2495 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 34.7°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 8.7°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

Ensenada 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 average21.7°C
  • Warmest monthJul (34.7°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (8.7°C)
  • Comfort score78/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Ensenada 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

Ensenada sees an estimated 2495 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

Ensenada monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan20.7°C8.7°C48 mm5183 h
Feb21.6°C9.6°C48 mm5189 h
Mar24.2°C12.2°C57 mm6194 h
Apr27.7°C15.7°C63 mm7203 h
May31.2°C19.2°C72 mm8208 h
Jun33.8°C21.8°C66 mm7238 h
Jul34.7°C22.7°C60 mm7244 h
Aug33.8°C21.8°C60 mm7238 h
Sep31.2°C19.2°C60 mm7223 h
Oct27.7°C15.7°C60 mm7203 h
Nov24.2°C12.2°C57 mm6194 h
Dec21.6°C9.6°C51 mm6178 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 Ensenada are Feb, Mar, Nov. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    21°C / 9°C

    147 mm rain

  • Spring

    28°C / 16°C

    192 mm rain

  • Summer

    34°C / 22°C

    186 mm rain

  • Autumn

    28°C / 16°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

Ensenada has a climate comfort score of 78/100, a very 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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