, with very mild, relatively rainy winters and warm, sunny summers. The climate resembles that of Los Angeles, although it is even more arid.
The city is located in northwestern Mexico, near the Pacific coast, where a cold current flows. Across the border with the United States is San Diego.
is very mild, with many sunny days, although there may be some rainy days. At night, the temperature can sometimes drop to 1/2 °C (34/36 °F).
, the neighborhoods closest to the sea are cooler, while the temperature increases as you move further away from the coast. In August, the maximum temperature is 25 °C (77 °F) on the coast, 27 °C (81 °F) at Tijuana airport, and 31 °C (88 °F) in Maclovio Rojas, 30 km (18 mi) away from the coast.
All year round, but especially from April to November, with a maximum in autumn, the temperature can increase a lot when the
blows, the wind from the deserts of the interior. In September 2010 the temperature reached 41 °C (106 °F).
Occasionally, from June to October, but with a higher probability in September, the city may be affected by the remnants of a
from the Pacific to the west of Mexico. Typically, the main effects are heavy rainfall or scattered thunderstorms.
is quite cold even in summer.
Having a great climate, Tijuana can be visited all year round. However, from December to March, it can rain, and it can get a bit cold at night, especially in inland areas. In May and June, there may be morning mists. In summer, but especially in September and October, there can be very hot days, when the wind blows from the desert.
The best time to go to the beach is from July to October, when the sea is less cold.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
14.5 °C, with a minimum of
9.2 °C and a maximum of
19.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27.5 °C. However, it reached
32 °C in January 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
7.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
15.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
14.4 °C, with a minimum of
9.4 °C and a maximum of
19.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27.5 °C. However, it reached
33 °C in February 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
15.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
March is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15.2 °C, with a minimum of
10.4 °C and a maximum of
20 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28 °C. However, it reached
36 °C in March 1997.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
15.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16.4 °C, with a minimum of
11.6 °C and a maximum of
21.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C. However, it reached
37 °C in April 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
15.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.9 °C, with a minimum of
13.7 °C and a maximum of
22 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C. However, it reached
38 °C in May 2004.
Precipitation amounts to only
5 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
16.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.6 °C, with a minimum of
15.3 °C and a maximum of
23.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29.5 °C. However, it reached
38 °C in June 2008.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long. 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 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
18 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
July is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21.8 °C, with a minimum of
17.4 °C and a maximum of
26.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C. However, it reached
40 °C in July 2006.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
19.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
August, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
22.7 °C, with a minimum of
18.2 °C and a maximum of
27.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
38 °C in August 1997.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
20.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.3 °C, with a minimum of
17.5 °C and a maximum of
27.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36 °C. However, it reached
41 °C in September 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only
5 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
20.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20 °C, with a minimum of
14.9 °C and a maximum of
25 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
39 °C in October 2017.
Precipitation amounts to
10 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
7.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
19.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16.9 °C, with a minimum of
11.5 °C and a maximum of
22.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C. However, it reached
36 °C in November 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is of
7.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
17.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
December, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
14.1 °C, with a minimum of
8.8 °C and a maximum of
19.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26.5 °C. However, it reached
29 °C in December 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 79% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
7.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
15.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.