Baja California Weather

Baja California climate

Baja California features dramatic climate contrasts, from the scorching desert heat of Mexicali where summer temperatures routinely exceed 45°C to the mild Mediterranean climate of the coastal cities like Tijuana and Ensenada. The state spans arid, semi-arid, and Mediterranean climate zones.

Coastal areas experience cool, wet winters influenced by Pacific storm systems and dry, mild summers with frequent morning fog. Inland valleys and the Mexicali desert receive less than 100mm of rain annually, making them among the driest regions in North America.

Santa Ana wind events bring hot, dry offshore winds primarily from October through March, creating fire danger along the coast. The Pacific coast moderates temperatures significantly, keeping Ensenada and Tijuana between 10°C and 25°C for most of the year.