Baja California, Mexico
Ensenada
Ensenada is a city in Baja California, Mexico, close to the sea. It has a population of about 330,652 (2020). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now18°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population330,652
Local time07:24
31.87° N, 116.60° WElevation 29 mUTC−7 · Pacific Daylight Time
Postal codes22810, 22830 …October: high / low26° / 14°
Rain this month16mm
Sea this month19°
Best timeApr–Jun
Best: Apr–Jun. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ensenada at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:55 · 18:0711 h 12 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:03Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse17 Aug 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitApr–Jun
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in August
Coolest month7°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthMarch
58 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea20°C
August
How Ensenada has grown
People living in the built-up area (66 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+248%77k in 1975 → 268k in 2025Weather in Ensenada
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
18°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 7 km/h · humidity 88%
Today22 Oct22°15°2.9 mm
Fri23 Oct22°13°2 mm
Sat24 Oct23°11°
Sun25 Oct25°11°
Mon26 Oct28°11°
Tue27 Oct26°13°
Wed28 Oct24°12°
Thu29 Oct24°14°
Fri30 Oct24°15°0.5 mm
When to go to Ensenada
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 | 88 | 89 | 78 | 96 | 98 | 97 | 91 | 81 | 82 | 93 | 92 | 90 |
| High | 21° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 26° | 23° | 21° |
| Low | 7° | 8° | 10° | 11° | 13° | 15° | 18° | 19° | 18° | 14° | 10° | 7° |
| Rain (mm) | 53 | 68 | 58 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 28 | 44 |
| Wet days | 5 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Sea | 16° | 15° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 16° |
What's on in Ensenada
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Ensenada
More museums: Aires De Lavanda
Outdoors around Ensenada
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Mirador al PuertoViewpoints
2.6 kmNature around Ensenada
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Ensenada
Earthquakes around Ensenada
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days18magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195068magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record39within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.2Nayarit Llamada 6 km ↙2010 · 131 km
6.8Maneadero 35 km →1956 · 35 km
6.6Westmorland 22 km ←1987 · 145 km
6.5Camalú 65 km ↗1956 · 133 km
Tropical storms · Ensenada
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 1 · 2 km
Cretaceous · 1
Formations around the town
Universities and research institutes
Ensenada Institute of TechnologyUniversity or college · founded 1997
Center for Scientific Research and Higher Education at EnsenadaResearch institute · founded 1973
Mexican Center for Innovation in Geothermal EnergyResearch institute · founded 2014
Towns and villages around Ensenada
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Colonia Cañón Doña Petra2 kmAmpliación Balcones de la Presa2.8 kmColonia Cuauhtemoc2.9 kmRancho Preciado3.8 kmSan Fernando3.9 kmFamilia Méndez3.9 kmTodo Santos3.9 kmKilómetro Siete Carretera a Ojos Negros4.3 kmLas Chivas4.4 kmRancho Mapersa4.5 kmRancho Seis y Uno4.6 kmRancho Cimsari4.6 kmEl Choyal4.9 kmLas Tinajas4.9 kmSan Luis5 kmRancho Verde5.1 kmArroyo del Gallo5.2 kmAmor y Misericordia5.2 kmEl Alamito5.2 kmArroyo del Gallo [Albercas]5.2 kmVilla del Roble5.3 kmColonia Gómez Morín5.5 kmColonia Puesta del Sol5.6 kmSan Rafael5.6 kmColonia Miramar5.8 kmSalvador Rosas Magallón6 kmLa Playita6.3 kmLa Moneda6.5 kmVilla del Prado Segunda Etapa6.5 kmBasachachil6.5 kmEl Roble6.6 kmFamilia Ortiz6.8 kmRancho la Esperanza6.9 kmRancho Raquel6.9 kmEl Ciprés6.9 kmSan Salvador6.9 kmAmpliación Adolfo Ruiz Cortínez7 kmSan Jorge (Familia Dueñas)7.1 kmSan Juanito7.1 kmSan Jorge Tres7.3 kmVilla del Mar7.4 kmEjido Ruiz Cortínez7.5 kmColinas de Ensenada8 kmSan Antonio de las Minas8.3 kmColinas del Real8.3 kmRancho Primer Mandamiento8.3 kmBuenos Aires (Colinas del Real)8.7 kmSan Simón9 kmRancho Realengo9.1 kmFamilia Orozco Aguirre9.1 kmEl Sauzal de Rodríguez9.1 kmLas Isabeles9.2 kmFamilia Trejo9.2 kmSanta Anita9.3 kmNueva Ciudad de Niños (R. Coronita) [Orfanatorio]9.4 kmRinconada de San Fernando9.5 kmRancho Barreda9.7 kmRinconada de Castro9.8 kmChapultepec9.8 kmLos Frenos9.8 kmEstación Victoria9.8 kmEl Tule9.9 kmRancho Hermanos Agúndez10 kmSan Jorge10 kmEl Triunfo11 kmEl Halcón11 kmEl Cimarrón11 kmRancho Podestá11 kmLos Cipreses11 kmLas Brisas Dos11 kmRancho Valvita11 kmRancho Hernández (Ejido Nacionalista)11 kmLos Pirules11 kmEl Refugio11 kmCuestamar [Vivero]11 kmVista al Mar11 kmLos Potrillos11 kmTres Encinos11 kmRancho Pueblito12 kmParcela Número Cuatro (Rancho Carrillo)12 km
Ensenada from above
Around Ensenada12 places to see, do and reach nearby
Isla Todos Santos, Baja CaliforniaNature19 kmBarra ArenosaNature14 kmBarra EsteroNature16 kmMuseo de Historia de EnsenadaMuseum2.3 kmCaracol Museo de CienciasMuseum2.5 kmMuseo Histórico Regional de EnsenadaMuseum2.7 kmMuseo Histórico Regional Ex Cuartel de la Compañía FijaMuseum2.7 kmMuseo de Antigua Aduana Marítima de EnsenadaMuseum2.9 kmManeaderoPlace17 kmLa MisiónPlace34 kmSanto TomásPlace40 kmCaballos Españoles del Valle de GuadalupePlace29 km
Postal codes
228102283022840
Getting to Ensenada
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International AirportTIJ
82 kmSan Diego International AirportSAN
111 kmImperial County AirportIPL
144 kmPlaces near Ensenada
Places with a climate like Ensenada
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ensenada?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ensenada.
What is the hottest month in Ensenada?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Ensenada?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ensenada?
March is the wettest month with about 58 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Ensenada?
The sea is warmest in August at about 20°C and coolest in February at about 15°C.
What is the postal code of Ensenada?
Ensenada has 3 postal codes: 22810, 22830, 22840.