Reynosa weather today: Scorching heat and strong southerly winds batter the region this weekend
Cooking already, Reynosa! If you've braved the outdoors this Saturday, you'll know: the oven's been on since early. The famous southerly winds that hit every March have arrived in full force, and we're all sweating buckets. So you don't get caught out by the sun, here's the full goss on the weather for today, March 7, 2026, and the rest of the weekend.
By 7 am, the thermometer was already reading 25°C, and as the sun climbed higher, things got even more intense. This afternoon, the mercury will hit a sweltering 40°C in the shade, with the 'feels like' temperature potentially exceeding 43°C thanks to the humidity and southerly winds. The sky will be completely clear, so don't expect a single cloud to do us a solid and block the sun.
And speaking of wind: those southerlies will whip up gusts of up to 50 km/h. That means on top of the heat, we'll be copping dust and dry air. If you've got asthma or allergies, best not to hang around outside too much. But it's not all bad news: if you can find a spot under some shade, that breeze will at least move the air around and make it feel a bit less stifling.
Where to escape the heat in Reynosa
When the sun's this brutal, us Reynosa locals know it's time to find shelter. Shopping centres fill up fast, but there are some handier options too. For instance, if your car's air con isn't blowing cold like it used to, don't muck around. Over at Clima Refacciones, they're flat out because everyone wants a new compressor or a gas refill before the heat really packs a punch. The Reynosa branch of this auto parts shop, located on the Monterrey highway, is open all weekend, and I heard they've got deals on servicing. Don't wait until your radiator fan motor packs it in – traffic's a nightmare in this heat without air con.
And while we're on the topic of getting out and about, if you're craving something sweet and cool, head on down to D' Telma Pasteles Suc. Reynosa. Their branch in the Del Prado neighbourhood is baking fruit cakes and frozen tarts that are absolutely spot-on for days like this. An ice-cold key lime pie or a tres leches cake straight from the fridge will smash that heat right down. Plus, you can enjoy their air conditioning while you scoff down a slice.
Forecast for the rest of the weekend
To help you plan your outings (or better yet, your plans to stay inside), here's the breakdown for the next few days:
- Saturday (today): Top of 40°C, overnight low of 25°C. Strong southerly winds gusting up to 50 km/h. Clear skies. No chance of rain, so don't hold your breath for a miracle downpour.
- Sunday: Much the same as Saturday, though possibly a slight reprieve overnight. Temperatures between 24°C and 39°C. The southerly winds will continue, but might ease off a bit in intensity.
- Monday: The heat doesn't let up, although the strong winds will calm down a tad. Expect a maximum of 38°C and a minimum of 23°C. Another clear and sunny start to the day.
Those of us who've been here for years know March is a tricky bugger: you wake up to a fresh morning, but by midday you're screaming out for a cold drink. So, as my grandma used to say: keep your fluids up, stay out of the sun from 12 to 4 pm, and if you can, spend the arvo somewhere with air conditioning. Keep an eye on the little tackers and the oldies, they're the ones who cop the worst of the heatstroke.
Anyway, that's the story for Reynosa this weekend. Make the most of visiting those air-conditioned spots, whether it's to fix your car's cooling at Clima Refacciones or to treat yourself at D' Telma Pasteles. And if you see a bloke selling raspados on the corner, give him your business and cool down while you're at it. Stay alert, folks – March has only just started and the heat isn't letting up!