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Climate in Piedras Negras, Mexico

Piedras Negras, Mexico has a semi-arid climate. The annual average temperature is about 23°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 35.5°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 10.4°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
77/100

Climate overview

Piedras Negras, Mexico has a semi-arid climate. The annual average temperature is about 23°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 35.5°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 10.4°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

Piedras Negras 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 average23°C
  • Warmest monthJul (35.5°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (10.4°C)
  • Comfort score77/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Piedras Negras 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

Piedras Negras 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

Piedras Negras monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan22.4°C10.4°C48 mm5188 h
Feb23.3°C11.3°C48 mm5193 h
Mar25.7°C13.7°C57 mm6196 h
Apr29°C17°C63 mm7203 h
May32.3°C20.3°C72 mm8206 h
Jun34.7°C22.7°C66 mm7235 h
Jul35.5°C23.5°C60 mm7239 h
Aug34.7°C22.7°C60 mm7235 h
Sep32.3°C20.3°C60 mm7221 h
Oct29°C17°C60 mm7203 h
Nov25.7°C13.7°C57 mm6196 h
Dec23.3°C11.3°C51 mm6182 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 Piedras Negras are Feb, Jan, Dec. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    23°C / 11°C

    147 mm rain

  • Spring

    29°C / 17°C

    192 mm rain

  • Summer

    35°C / 23°C

    186 mm rain

  • Autumn

    29°C / 17°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

Piedras Negras has a climate comfort score of 77/100, 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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