Aguascalientes, Mexico
Aguascalientes
Aguascalientes is a city in Mexico, 1,885 m above sea level. It has a population of about 863,893 (2020). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now24°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population863,893
Local time10:48
21.88° N, 102.28° WElevation 1,885 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
Postal codes20000, 20060 …October: high / low27° / 12°
Rain this month31mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Aguascalientes at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:49 · 18:2011 h 31 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:02Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in May
Coolest month5°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
125 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
3 mm of rain
Monuments nearby1+
within 0.8 km
How Aguascalientes has grown
People living in the built-up area (142 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+323%208k in 1975 → 878k in 2025Weather in Aguascalientes
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 10 km/h · humidity 41%
Today22 Oct29°10°
Fri23 Oct29°11°
Sat24 Oct29°13°
Sun25 Oct23°14°
Mon26 Oct26°14°9 mm
Tue27 Oct24°14°5.9 mm
Wed28 Oct22°13°6.8 mm
Thu29 Oct23°14°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct24°13°5.9 mm
Sat31 Oct23°13°2.5 mm
When to go to Aguascalientes
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 96 | 95 | 87 | 83 | 57 | 47 | 49 | 52 | 56 | 82 | 96 | 96 |
| High | 23° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 32° | 31° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 24° |
| Low | 5° | 6° | 8° | 15° | 13° | 16° | 15° | 15° | 14° | 12° | 8° | 5° |
| Rain (mm) | 19 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 80 | 125 | 95 | 75 | 31 | 8 | 8 |
| Wet days | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
What's on in Aguascalientes
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Aguascalientes
0.8 km
Temple of Saint Anthony of PaduaBuilt 1908
Museum0.8 km
Aguascalientes MuseumBuilt 1975
Museum1.1 km
Contemporary Art Museum 'Number 8'Built 1991More museums: Casa de la Cultura Juridica · Centro Regional de Aguascalientes · Domo IMAX · Museo de Arte Contemporaneo · Museo de Historia Natural · Museo de la Muerte
Outdoors around Aguascalientes
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
JM RomoTheme parks
1 kmClub de Golf NorteGolf courses
1.1 kmBaños Termales de OjocalienteHot springs & thermal baths
1.6 kmCampamento para defensa de La PonaCamp sites
2 kmCruxClimbing
2.6 kmSantuario BoulderClimbing
2.8 kmNature around Aguascalientes
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Aguascalientes
Earthquakes around Aguascalientes
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Universities and research institutes
Escuela Normal Rural "Justo Sierra Méndez"University or college · founded 1937
Autonomous University of AguascalientesUniversity or college · founded 1973
Escuela Normal Superior Federal de Aguascalientes, Escuela Normal Superior Federal de Aguascalientes "Profr. José Santos Valdés"University or college · founded 1977
Campus El Llano Aguascalientes, Instituto Tecnológico El Llano AguascalientesUniversity or college · founded 1977
Universidad Panamericana, campus AguascalientesUniversity or college · founded 1989
Universidad VillasunciónUniversity or college · founded 2000
Polytechnic University of AguascalientesUniversity or college · founded 2002
Universidad La ConcordiaUniversity or college · founded 2003
Instituto Tecnológico de AguascalientesUniversity or college
Universidad GalileaUniversity or college
Universidad Tecnológica de AguascalientesUniversity or college
Towns and villages around Aguascalientes
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
La Guayana3.9 kmTres Elenas4 kmLas Masas4.2 kmSanta Teresa [Granja]4.4 kmGranja Puente4.6 kmRosa de los Vientos4.6 kmEl Puente [Granja]4.6 kmGranja Chely4.7 kmComunidad el Rocío4.8 kmLa Providencia (Granja Mary Chuy)4.9 kmGranja San José4.9 kmLa Huerta4.9 kmRancho Margaritas5 kmEl Refugio5.1 kmEl Gavilán5.1 kmEl Álamo5.1 kmLomas del Gachupín5.2 kmMisión de San Jerónimo [Fraccionamiento]5.4 kmAnexo al Palomino5.4 kmTanque los Carrizos5.4 kmEl Bramadero5.5 kmSanta Rita5.5 kmEl Rodeo5.5 kmDoña María [Rancho]5.5 kmGranja Toñita5.6 kmLa Laguna [Granja]5.6 kmEl Vergel (El Paraíso)5.6 kmEl Copetillo5.6 kmLa Perla Colonia5.7 kmEl Monte5.8 kmLos Jiménez5.8 kmEl Pirul5.8 kmGranja Duarte5.8 kmTres Cruces5.8 kmBarandales de San José5.8 kmGranja Lety5.8 kmEl Chorizo5.8 kmSan Ignacio5.8 kmLa Calandria5.9 kmMinerales Ganaderos5.9 kmJardín Palmeras6 kmDurón López6 kmSanta Clara6 kmLa Luz6 kmLoma Alta el Paraíso6 kmGranja Laura Angélica6.1 kmMontebello Della Stanza [Fraccionamiento]6.1 kmLa Trinidad6.1 kmLos Dolores6.2 kmEjido el Centinela6.2 kmLos Lirios6.2 kmEl Rodeo6.2 kmTrojes de Alonso6.2 kmOjo de Agua de Palmita6.3 kmOjo de Agua de Palmitas Segunda Sección (Las Crucitas)6.3 kmLomas del Soyatal6.3 kmLa Victoria6.3 kmLa Mascota6.3 kmEl Polvorín (Mirador TV Azteca)6.3 kmGranja Francis6.3 kmVillas del Mediterráneo6.4 kmEl Centavito Dos6.5 kmLos Coyotes6.5 kmViñedos Santa Mónica6.5 kmGranjas Quinta Yola6.5 kmLa Torre6.5 kmDon Abraham6.5 kmCumbres III6.5 kmProhico6.6 kmEl Bajío [Rancho]6.6 kmEl Suspiro6.6 kmSanta Fe [Rancho]6.6 kmBrande Vin [Bodegas]6.7 kmEl Socorro6.7 kmLas Plazas [Condominio]6.7 kmPocitos6.8 kmPlayas de Guadalupe6.8 kmSan Juan del Río6.8 kmVilla-Eguia [Centro de Convenciones]6.8 kmLa Estrella [Rancho]6.8 km
Aguascalientes from above
Around Aguascalientes13 places to see, do and reach nearby
Cerro RedondoMountain27 kmTemple of Saint Anthony of PaduaMonument0.8 kmAguascalientes MuseumMuseum0.8 kmContemporary Art Museum 'Number 8'Museum1.1 kmMuseum of José Guadalupe PosadaMuseum1.2 kmMuseo DescubreMuseum3.0 kmOld Railway Station MuseumMuseum0.4 kmJesús MaríaPlace11 kmPocitosPlace6.8 kmVilla Licenciado Jesús Terán (Calvillito)Place12 kmGeneral José María Morelos y PavónPlace15 kmSan Francisco de los RomoPlace21 kmJesús Gómez Portugal (Margaritas)Place13 km
Postal codes
20000200602006420070200782008020089202632027020276–2027820326
Getting to Aguascalientes
Aguascalientes International AirportAGU
21 kmGeneral Leobardo C. Ruiz International AirportZCL
120 kmGuanajuato International AirportBJX
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Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Aguascalientes?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Aguascalientes.
What is the hottest month in Aguascalientes?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Aguascalientes?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Aguascalientes?
July is the wettest month with about 125 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.
What is the postal code of Aguascalientes?
Aguascalientes has 13 postal codes: 20000, 20060, 20064, 20070, 20078, 20080, 20089, 20263, 20270, 20276–20278, 20326.