Baja California weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Baja California, Mexico. Like most weather services, we show Baja California at one spot: Tijuana, its largest city. At 5:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 19°C (66°F). Real rain for 10 hours (30.1 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: Apr–May, Jul–Nov.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 22%
- Rain
- 0.4 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Real rain for 10 hours (30.1 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–May, Jul–NovOff season Dec–Feb
About Tijuana weather
Is it raining in Tijuana right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 19° right now. Real rain for 10 hours (30.1 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans.
What’s the weather like in Tijuana this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 19–27° and lows of 12–19°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Tijuana lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Tijuana?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes, sunscreen and a warm layer for the evenings.
Baja California weather by month
When is the best time to visit Baja California?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Baja California is Apr–May, Jul–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 17°C (62°F) in December to 29°C (85°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Baja California?
February is the wettest month, with about 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Baja California?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (85°F) and lows of 17°C (62°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 17°C (62°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F).
Does Baja California have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is February at about 55 mm (2.2 in).
How warm is the sea in Baja California?
The sea is warmest in August at about 21°C (70°F) and coolest in January at about 15°C (58°F). It stays cool all year.
Baja California weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Tijuana), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Baja California
Weather can differ a lot within Baja California: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tijuana | Apr–May, Jul–Nov | None | 17–29°C | 268 mm |
| Mexicali | Oct–Apr | None | 19–43°C | 126 mm |
| Ensenada | Apr–May, Jul–Nov | None | 17–27°C | 253 mm |
| Rosarito | Apr–May, Jul–Nov | None | 17–29°C | 268 mm |
| Tecate | Apr–Nov | None | 17–29°C | 268 mm |
| Pórticos de San Antonio | Apr–May, Jul–Nov | None | 17–29°C | 268 mm |
| Santa Isabel | Oct–Apr | None | 19–43°C | 126 mm |
| La Joya | Apr–May, Jul–Nov | None | 17–29°C | 268 mm |
| Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada | Jul–Nov | None | 16–23°C | 235 mm |
| Terrazas del Valle | Apr–Nov | None | 17–29°C | 268 mm |
| Villa del Prado 2da Sección | Apr–Nov | None | 17–29°C | 268 mm |
| Ciudad Guadalupe Victoria | Oct–Apr | None | 19–43°C | 84 mm |