Baja California, Mexico
Tecate
Tecate is a town in Baja California, Mexico, 540 m above sea level. It has a population of about 81,059 (2020). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now16°C
Best timeApr–May · Nov
Population81,059
Local time06:32
32.57° N, 116.63° WElevation 540 mUTC−7 · Pacific Daylight Time
Postal code21432October: high / low27° / 12°
Rain this month22mm
Best timeApr–May · Nov
Best: Apr–May · Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Tecate at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:56 · 18:0711 h 10 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:03Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse17 Aug 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitApr–May · Nov
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month34°C
Average high in August
Coolest month3°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthFebruary
89 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
2 mm of rain
Monuments nearby2+
within 5.5 km
How Tecate has grown
People living in the built-up area (20 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+260%19k in 1975 → 69k in 2025Weather in Tecate
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
16°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 2 km/h · humidity 93%
Today22 Oct23°11°3.2 mm
Fri23 Oct23°10°0.7 mm
Sat24 Oct26°10°
Sun25 Oct28°9°
Mon26 Oct30°9°
Tue27 Oct29°10°
Wed28 Oct27°9°
Thu29 Oct26°10°
Fri30 Oct24°12°
When to go to Tecate
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 | 89 | 81 | 88 | 94 | 97 | 83 | 65 | 60 | 67 | 86 | 92 | 88 |
| High | 19° | 19° | 21° | 23° | 25° | 29° | 32° | 34° | 32° | 27° | 23° | 19° |
| Low | 4° | 4° | 5° | 6° | 9° | 13° | 17° | 17° | 16° | 12° | 6° | 3° |
| Rain (mm) | 74 | 89 | 75 | 31 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 22 | 37 | 61 |
| Wet days | 5 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
What's on in Tecate
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Tecate
More museums: CEART · CECUTEC · ICBC · Museo de Architectura
Outdoors around Tecate
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Barret intersectionViewpoints
0.3 kmParque publicoTheme parks
1.2 kmTwin Lakes ResortsCamp sites
2.1 kmMirador Del ProfesorViewpoints
2.7 kmParque de BeisbolTheme parks
4.2 kmCabañas Sustentables TecateCamp sites
7 kmNature around Tecate
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Tecate
Earthquakes around Tecate
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days19magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195077magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record46within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.2Nayarit Llamada 6 km ↙2010 · 129 km
6.8Maneadero 35 km →1956 · 90 km
6.6Westmorland 22 km ←1987 · 88 km
6.6Salton City 19 km ↙1968 · 84 km
Tropical storms · Tecate
Universities and research institutes
Universidad Tecnológico de Baja CaliforniaUniversity or college
Towns and villages around Tecate
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
La Rinconada1.9 kmLa Gloria Escondida2 kmLa Esperanza2.1 kmJuliana Granja2.4 kmEl Risco2.5 kmAlfonso Garzón Granjas Familiares2.6 kmRancho Lowen Brau2.6 kmMaclovio Herrera (Colonia Aviación)2.7 kmEl Ranchito2.8 kmLa Nopalera2.9 kmLos Coyotes3 kmLoma Linda3.1 kmSanta Fe3.1 kmTepeyac (Melchor Ocampo)3.2 kmLomas de Santa Anita3.2 kmSan Francisco3.2 kmCampamento Nazareno3.2 kmLas Isabeles (Los Encinos)3.2 kmEl Aguaje de la Tuna3.3 kmRancho El Oasis3.3 kmEl Descanso3.3 kmLa Luz3.3 kmLa Paz3.4 kmQuinta María Luisa3.4 kmFamilia Ledezma3.4 kmEl Chaparral3.4 kmEl Rodeo3.5 kmVicente Lombardo Toledano3.5 kmLa Paloma3.5 kmEl Pedregal3.5 kmSan Agustín3.6 kmTepatitlán3.6 kmTres Estrellas3.7 kmFamilia Soto3.7 kmEl Encino3.7 kmSanta Cecilia3.8 kmSan Joaquín3.9 kmEl Barrilito4 kmRancho Cuchumá4.1 kmSandoval4.1 kmElizarrarás4.2 kmLas Delicias4.2 kmRancho Méndez4.2 kmLibertad4.3 kmLos Maestros4.3 kmEl Chale4.4 kmZacarías4.4 kmEl Pavo Real4.5 kmEl Ciprés4.5 kmGranjas del Porvenir4.5 kmRancho Franco Cosío4.5 kmLa Puerta4.6 kmRancho Heredia (Rancho Santa María)4.6 kmFamilia Luna (Valle de las Palmas)4.6 kmLos Federicos4.8 kmTorres y Vázquez4.8 kmRancho Sandoval (San José)4.8 kmLas Chivas4.9 kmRancho Acosta (El Saucito)5 kmCañón de la Puerta (Los Hoyos)5 kmRocha5.1 kmSan José5.1 kmSanta Fe5.2 kmLos Laureles5.5 kmEl Yaqui5.6 kmSierra Tecate5.6 kmLa Paleta [Establo]5.6 kmEstablo Ochenta y Cinco5.9 kmLa Joya5.9 kmRancho Guadalupe6.1 kmLos Arcos6.2 kmPaso del Águila6.3 kmSan Lorenzo6.4 kmSanta Cruz6.5 kmMontisán6.5 kmEl Rodeo6.5 kmLa Purísima6.9 kmRancho Alpino6.9 kmEl Paraíso6.9 kmEl Alcanfor6.9 km
Tecate from above
Around Tecate20 places to see, do and reach nearby
El Carrizo ReservoirNature11 kmMorena ReservoirNature16 kmGoat Island, CampoNature19 kmCuyapaipe MountainMountain37 kmOakzanita PeakMountain37 kmViejas MountainMountain34 kmChiquito PeakMountain32 kmTecate PeakMountain5.5 kmLyons PeakMountain20 kmTecateMonument0.9 kmTecate PeakMonument5.5 kmMuseo Comunitario TecateMuseum1.3 kmTecateStation0.5 kmValle RedondoStation13 kmCampoPlace16 kmPotreroPlace4.7 kmVilla del CampoPlace12 kmEl RefugioPlace22 kmTerrazas del VallePlace20 kmEl NiñoPlace16 km
Postal code
21432
Getting to Tecate
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International AirportTIJ
32 kmSan Diego International AirportSAN
56 kmMcClellan-Palomar AirportCLD
87 kmTecateRailway station
0.5 kmValle RedondoRailway station
13 kmPlaces near Tecate
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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 Tecate?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tecate.
What is the hottest month in Tecate?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Tecate?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tecate?
February is the wettest month with about 89 mm of precipitation on 7 wet days.
What is the postal code of Tecate?
The postal code of Tecate is 21432.