The dominant weather in
the state of Colima is semi-dry with a little humidity, which appears mainly in the coastal region and the low-lying zones of the Valley of Tecomán.
The semi-dry climate appears in a smaller degree in the zone of transition between the coastal plain and the mountain range.
It is observed that the semi- warm climates are located where the temperature begins to diminish in the area where the elevation
of the Volcano begins.
The climate of Colima is characterized by an average temperature of 73-77oF. This climate covers around 83% of the surface of the state. Colima has three types of climate:
- Semi-Dry: This appears mainly in the municipalities of Tecomán, Armeria
and part of Manzanillo, where the temperature reaches 95oF to 108oF with a minimum of 68oF.
- Warm Sub-humid: This is the most
humid region, with rains in summer and a percentage of winter rain of 5%. It is located mainly
in the municipalities of Cuauhtemoc, Minatitlan, Villa de Alvarez, Colima and Ixtlahuacan with a precipitation of 1200 mm.
and an average temperature of 75oF. Temperatures
range from a high of 80oF to lows in the 20s. Manzanillo on
Colima's coast is one of the most important ports and tourist centers in Mexico. It is accustomed to be hot, reaching highs of 100oF a the minimum of 68oF
- Temperate: These are located in small zones in the north and the northwest
of the state, as wear the summit of the volcano.
On
the other hand, freezing temperatures are rare in the state, occurring
20 days a year in the zones near the volcano. Hailstorms
typically appear only 0 to 2 days a year.
In general, the climate of Colima is very propitious for the people of the great
cities because it’s very mild and pleasant.