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Rosarito, Mexico

Baja California · Mexico

Rosarito is a large city in Baja California, Mexico with a population of 100,660. Elevation: 151 ft (46 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

100,660 Population 374/sq mi density
151 ft Elevation 46 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
11.4 in Annual Rain
America / Tijuana Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population100,660
Density374/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain11.4 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Population100,660
Population Density374 / sq mi
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Coordinates32.3604°, -117.0465°
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceBaja California
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation11.4 inches (290 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rosarito

Rosarito is a large city in Mexico (Baja California) with a population of 100,660. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.4 inches. The timezone is America/Tijuana.

The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 57 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Income: Rosarito vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)57

Business (County)

Restaurants21
Healthcare15
Retail8

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Rosarito

Rosarito has an average annual temperature of 17°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.9°C), the coldest is Feb (11.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 356 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.2°C / 54°F 3.8° / 23° 58.7
Feb 11.9°C / 53°F 3.9° / 23° 56.5
Mar 12.7°C / 55°F 5.6° / 24.5° 69.7
Apr 15°C / 59°F 7.4° / 29.5° 17.1
May 15.9°C / 61°F 9.3° / 28° 7.0
Jun 19°C / 66°F 10.8° / 32.5° 44.9
Jul 22.9°C / 73°F 13.5° / 33.9° 3.2
Aug 23.9°C / 75°F 14.4° / 35.8° 10.9
Sep 22.5°C / 73°F 13° / 36.1° 7.1
Oct 19.8°C / 68°F 10.6° / 32.6° 4.9
Nov 15.7°C / 60°F 7.7° / 27.8° 30.1
Dec 12.9°C / 55°F 6.1° / 25.1° 46.1
Rosarito enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 315 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area269.0 sq mi (696.7 km²)
Population Density374/sq mi
Coordinates32.3604°N, 117.0465°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.4"
70% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.32"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5,619 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 113 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 129 km
Dec 3, 1991 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 133 km
Mar 23, 1994 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 106 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 133 km
Apr 14, 2025 5 km S of Julian, CA M5.2 86 km
Jun 12, 2005 10km ESE of Anza, CA M5.2 138 km
Jun 10, 2016 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.2 132 km
Oct 31, 2001 16km ESE of Anza, CA M5.0 137 km
Jun 15, 2004 67km SE of San Clemente Is. (SE tip), CA M5.0 82 km
Apr 5, 2010 20km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.0 121 km
Apr 5, 2010 19km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M4.9 121 km
May 22, 2010 17km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX M4.9 124 km
Jul 26, 1997 16km N of Borrego Springs, California M4.9 133 km
Apr 4, 2020 17km ESE of Anza, CA M4.9 135 km
Feb 18, 1998 70km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M4.9 138 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km NNW of El Centro, CA M4.8 147 km
May 8, 2010 19km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M4.8 123 km
Jun 20, 1997 27km SE of San Clemente Is. (SE tip), California M4.8 106 km
Apr 5, 2010 21km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M4.7 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1862 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m 40 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (163 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CEDAR (268,362 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 CEDAR 268,362 70 km
2007 WITCH 167,551 84 km
2007 HARRIS 90,443 41 km
2002 PINES 65,407 98 km
2003 PARADISE 55,995 95 km
2003 MINE/OTAY 37,232 34 km
1993 GUEJITO 17,141 85 km
2006 HORSE 16,659 57 km
2020 VALLEY 16,517 54 km
1996 OTAY 322 12,238 30 km
2001 VIEJAS 10,942 57 km
1995 SYCAMORE 9,626 41 km
1996 HARMONY 9,289 83 km
1995 EL MONTE 8,482 66 km
2016 BORDER 3 7,958 53 km
1985 MILLER 7,809 39 km
2013 CHARIOT 7,250 84 km
1995 BUTTERFIELD 7,165 87 km
1993 EAGLE 5,784 75 km
2021 SOUTHERN 5,525 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
December 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in

Rosarito has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 57°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Rosarito

Institution Type Founded Website
Colegio de Estudios Cientificos Y Tecnologicos Plantel Primo Tapia College
Colegio de Estudios Cientificos Y Tecnologicos Plantel Primo Tapia College

Schools in Rosarito

44 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Unidad de Servicios de Apoyo A La Educacion Regular Num. Xli
Salvador Varela Resendiz
Secundaria General #32 Abraham Lincoln
Secundaria Tecnica Num. 37 Amado Nervo
Secundaria Tecnica Num. 37 Amado Nervo
Sentimiento Purhepecha
Sentimientos de La Nacion
Telesecundaria Num. 56 Jose Vasconcelos Calderon
Unidad de Servicios de Apoyo A La Educacion Regular Lxxi
Unidad de Servicios de Apoyo A La Educacion Regular Num. 37
Unidad de Servicios de Apoyo A La Educacion Regular Num. Xl
Rosarito
Unidad de Servicios de Apoyo A La Educacion Regular Num. Xliii
Usaer Lxxiv
15 de Mayo
Santillana del Mar
Escuela Primaria Constitucion de 1917
Club Rotario
UR
Escuela Secundiaria Estatal #32 Abraham Lincoln
COBACH Primer Ayuntamiento
El Rosario
Cuauhtémoc
Benito Jui�Rez
Centenario de La Revolucion Mexicana
Centro Tecnologico Siglo Xxi
Ciudad del Ni�o Club de Leones
Club Escolar Rosarito
Colegio Ingles
Colegio Rosarito Num. 121
Colegio Rosarito
Constitucion de 1917
Constitucion de 1917
Abraham Lincoln
Domingo Mi�Rquez Si�Nchez
Ejido Mazatlan
Ejido Mazatlan
Guadalupe Victoria
Jesus GarciA
Josefa Ortiz de DomiNguez
Leona Vicario
Leyes de Reforma
Ninos Heroes
Pedro Moreno
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Radio Stations near Rosarito

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
KPBS (US) public radio MP3 128 kbps
RADIO ZION 540 (Tijuana) - 540 AM - XESURF-AM - Zion Multimedia - Tijuana, Baja California 540 am, am MP3 96 kbps
LA PODEROSA 860 (Tijuana) - 860 AM - XEMO-AM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California 860 am, am MP3 128 kbps
104.5 Radio Latina (Tijuana) - 104.5 FM - XHLTN-FM - Grupo Imagen - Tijuana, Baja California 104.5 fm, 80s en español AAC 149 kbps
RADIO LATINA 104.5 (Tijuana) - 104.5 FM - XHLTN-FM - Grupo Imagen - Tijuana, Baja California 104.5 fm, 80s en español AAC 147 kbps
KSDS JAZZ 88.3 FM (US) MP3 128 kbps
Asterisk Radio classic rock MP3 128 kbps
KPBS-HD2 Classical San Diego (US) classical, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Jazz 88.3 San Diego, KSDS (US) MP3 128 kbps
Chililines Radio música retro MP3 128 kbps
RADIO FÓRMULA 950 (Tijuana) - 950 AM - XEKAM-AM - Grupo Fórmula - Tijuana, Baja California 950 am, am AAC
More FM 98.9 (US) rock AAC+ 192 kbps
RADIO FÓRMULA 106.9 FM deportes, entretenimiento AAC 32 kbps
Globo 99.3 (Tijuana) - 99.3 FM - XHOCL-FM - MVS Radio - Tijuana, Baja California 99.3 fm, adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
LA MEJOR FM 90.7 (Tijuana) - 90.7 FM - XHTIM-FM - MVS Radio - Tijuana, Baja California 90.7 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
101.5 KGB (US) classic rock AAC
Radio Latina (Tijuana) - 104.5 FM - XHLTN-FM - Grupo Imagen - Tijuana, Baja California 104.5 fm, américa AAC+ 40 kbps
KPBS Classical San Diego AAC 256 (US) classical, public radio AAC+ 56 kbps
Adictiva Radio (Tijuana) - 98.9 FM - XHMORE-FM - Esquina 32 - Tijuana, Baja California 98.9 fm, adictiva radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Rosarito

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTSGENERAL MUSEUM
SAN DIEGO JET CENTERGENERAL MUSEUM6196719222
TIJUANA RIVER NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVEZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
Casa de la Cultura de Tijuana
Casa de la Cultura de Tijuana
CEART Tijuana
CEART Tijuana
Centro cultural
Ciencia y tecnologia del estado
Collector's Museum
Collector's Museum
El Cubo
El Cubo
IMAC
MULLME Museum of Mexican Lucha Libre Wrestling
MULLME Museum of Mexican Lucha Libre Wrestling
Museo 1889
Museo 1889
Museo Ámbar
Museo Ámbar
Museo de Cera
Museo de Cera
Museo de las Californias
Museo de las Californias
Museo de Letras
Museo de Tijuana
Museo de Tijuana
Museo del Taco
Museo del Taco
Museo El Trompo
Museo El Trompo
Torre Agua Caliente
Torre Agua Caliente

Libraries in Rosarito

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
15A0.0
Aula de Lectura0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca ITT0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal - Dr. Aubanel0.0
Biblioteca Pública Manuel Clemente0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Francisco Javier Clavijero0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Francisco Javier Clavijero0.0
Biblioteca Salvador M. Lima Garcia0.0
Biblioteca UABC0.0
Biblioteca UABC0.0
Estudio 6640.0
Estudio 6640.0
Rosarito Public Library0.0
San Ysidro Branch Library0.0
SIBIC0.0

Farmers Markets in Rosarito

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abarrote Perez
Abarrote Perez
Centro Comercial Diana (La Sierra)
Centro Comercial Diana (La Sierra)
El Florido-Villa Fontana
Imperial Beach Certified Farmers Market10 Evergreen Avenue04/01/2014 to 09/30/2014Fri: 2:00 PM-7:00 PM;YesVisit
Mercado de Artesanias
Mercado de Carnitas
Mercado Del Prado
Mercado Del Prado
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado publico
PETSA

Hotels in Rosarito

14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arenas del Mar
City Express Inn
Del Sol Inn
Hotel Corona Plaza
Hotel Del Sol Inn
Hotel Festival Plaza Rosarito
Las Brisas
Las Brisas
Los Pelicanos
Oceana
Quintas del Mar
Riviera
Rosarito Beach Hotel
WorldMark La Paloma

Restaurants in Rosarito

30 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Acua Baja Bar & Mar
Applebee's
Birria Los Gemelos
Birrieria Isabel
Birrieria La Barca
Buffalo Wild Wings
cali Chicken
Carnitas Los Panchos
Comida China Yi Heing
El Nido
Fat Cat Pancake House
Ji Xiang
Ji Xiang
La Cabana del Encino
La estancia
La Hacienda de Badu
Las Mañanitas
Las Potrancas
Meños
Ochuna
Ortega's
Pollo Asil
Restaurante Pelicanos
Rock Lobster
Sazón México
Tacos El Yaki
Tacos Manuel
Tito's Tacos
Tortas Charly
Yi He Comida China

Cafes in Rosarito

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de la Fonda
Cafeteria Iluzion
El Patio del Conejo Café
Spazio Café
Starbucks
Unicycle Books & Coffee

Cinemas in Rosarito

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinepolis Pabellon rosarito

Theatres in Rosarito

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro del pueblo

Gas Stations in Rosarito

15 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arco
MX #2892741901
MX #564847221
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
PEMEX Cualli 8451
Rendigas
Rendigas
Tesoro
Zeta Gas

Banks in Rosarito

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banamex
Banamex
Banamex
Bancomer
Bancomer
HSBC
HSBC
Santander

Gyms in Rosarito

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #651313315
Unidad Deportiva Reforma

Breweries in Rosarito

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bajar Brewing
Bajar Brewing
Bay Bridge BrewingBrewery688 Marsat Ct6199347371Visit
Berlin '89
Berlin '89
Cerveceria Chapultepec
Cerveceria Chapultepec
Feria MayaBeverage Manufacturers, Soft Drinks Retail, Grocery Stores & Supermarkets, Beverage Dispensing Equip1497 Jayken Way6195755043
La Insurgentes
La Insurgentes
Lúdica Artesanal
Lúdica Artesanal
Mamut Brew
Mamut Brew
Mamut Brewery Co
Mamut Brewery Co
Mamut Brewing
Mamut Brewing
MichelatosFood & Dining, Beverages, Breweries1165 Walnut Ave6194231312
Teorema Breawing
Teorema Breawing
Zaragoza Brewing Co.
Zaragoza Brewing Co.

Stadiums & Teams in Rosarito

TeamLeagueDivision
Auditorio Municipal
Estadio Caliente
Estadio Chevron

Cell Towers in Rosarito

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
14551 OTAY LAKES ROADLTOWER36
14551 OTAY LAKES ROADLTOWER36

Airports Near Rosarito

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International AirportTIJLarge Airport
San Diego International AirportSANLarge Airport
Brown Field Municipal AirportSDMMedium Airport
Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air BaseESEMedium Airport
Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher FieldNKXMedium Airport
North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey FieldNZYMedium Airport
Black Mountain Open Space GliderportSmall Airport
Blair Valley Landing FieldSmall Airport
Butterfield Ranch Private AirstripSmall Airport
Cordell Landing Private AirportSmall Airport
Daley Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Earthquake Valley Glider Landing ZoneSmall Airport
Flying T Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Gillespie FieldSEESmall Airport
Hunt's Sky Ranch AirportSmall Airport
John Nichols Field AirportSmall Airport
La Grulla AirportSmall Airport
La Uva AirportSmall Airport
Little Blair Valley Landing FieldSmall Airport
Montgomery-Gibbs Executive AirportMYFSmall Airport
Naval Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field)NRSSmall Airport
On the Rocks AirportSmall Airport
Poway Field GliderportSmall Airport
Ramona AirportSmall Airport
Rancho las Juntas AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Sandoval AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho Santa Cruz AirportSmall Airport
Reider Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Torrey Pines GliderportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Rosarito

14 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Salud Communitaria
Centro Médico del Noroeste
Centro Radiologico del Rio
Centro Universitario Médico Asistencial y de Investigación (C.U.M.A.I.)
Clinica dental
Clinica dental
Clínica Santa Martha
Community Research Foundation - South Bay Guidance CenterBoth619-427-4661
Consulta Medica
eSport Medicine
Evoclinic
Family Health Centers of San Diego Inc - South Bay BH/Solutions for RecoverySubstance Abuse649-906-5323
First Aid Station
IMSS Clinica 19

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rosarito

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica
Iglesia Católica
Iglesia de los tiempos
Iglesia de Todos los cielos
Iglesia El buen camino
Kingdom Hall Of Jeovah's Witnesses
Ministerios ELIM
Santisimo Sacramento

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tijuana

Around Rosarito

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 64
Hospitals 3
Pharmacies 12
Restaurants 21
Cafes 5
Bars 2
Supermarkets 8
Banks 2
Hotels 4
Libraries 2
Parks 58
Police Stations 1
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Rosarito

14 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (2)
  • • Playa de Rosarito
  • • Rosarito Tripizdon Beach
⛰️ Peaks (7)
  • • Cerro
  • • Cerro el Coronel
  • • Cerro la Vena
  • • Cerro las Cuevas
  • • Cerro Redondo
  • + 2 more
🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • Area de deslave
🌄 Viewpoints (4)
  • • FRUTSY
  • • Mirador Cañon del Saenz
  • • Mirador Mesa Redonda
  • • Terraza El Colef

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rosarito

What is the population of Rosarito?

Rosarito has a population of 100,660 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 374 people per square mile, spread across 269.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rosarito?

Rosarito enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.4 inches.

How is the job market in Rosarito?

The job market in Rosarito is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 57 business establishments in the area, including 21 restaurants and food service locations.

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