Winter
Dec → Feb22 to 24°
nights 7 to 8°
- 3 rainy days · 11 mm
When is the best time to visit Mexico City?
- Jan22°recommended
- Feb24°recommended
- Mar26°recommended
- Apr27°recommended
- May27°fair
- Jun25°not recommended
- Jul23°not recommended
- Aug23°not recommended
- Sep22°not recommended
- Oct22°fair
- Nov23°recommended
- Dec22°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Mexico City, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22° | 7° | 10 mm | 3 d | ✓ |
| February | 24° | 8° | 11 mm | 2 d | ✓ |
| March | 26° | 10° | 29 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| April | 27° | 12° | 38 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| May | 27° | 13° | 76 mm | 13 d | |
| June | 25° | 13° | 164 mm | 20 d | |
| July | 23° | 13° | 225 mm | 27 d | |
| August | 23° | 13° | 239 mm | 27 d | |
| September | 22° | 13° | 213 mm | 24 d | |
| October | 22° | 11° | 86 mm | 15 d | |
| November | 23° | 10° | 26 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| December | 22° | 8° | 11 mm | 3 d | ✓ |
The four seasons in Mexico City, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Centro Histórico) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May26 to 27°
nights 10 to 13°
- 9 rainy days · 48 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug23 to 25°
nights 13°
- 25 rainy days · 209 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov22 to 23°
nights 10 to 13°
- 15 rainy days · 108 mm
Book early for November to April
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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What to do in Mexico City, month by month
EventsDía de MuertosOctober to NovemberGrito de IndependenciaSeptemberPassion play in IztapalapaMarch to AprilOur Lady of GuadalupeDecemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, November, December
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Mexico City, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. These events fill the hotels and push prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- October to NovemberDía de Muertos big crowds
Altars covered in cempasúchil marigolds, night-long vigils in the cemeteries and a big parade of catrinas along the Paseo de la Reforma.
- SeptemberGrito de Independencia big crowds
The president rings the bell of the National Palace on the evening of 15 September, in front of a packed Zócalo, ahead of the next day's parade.
- March to AprilPassion play in Iztapalapa big crowds
The Iztapalapa district re-enacts the Passion with thousands of performers and a climb up the Cerro de la Estrella, on Good Friday.
- DecemberOur Lady of Guadalupe big crowds
Millions of pilgrims converge on the basilica at Tepeyac on the night of 11 to 12 December, some of them on their knees.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Recommended22°7° at night
- 10 mm · 3 d
Busy, without the crush
February
Recommended24°8° at night
- 11 mm · 2 d
Busy, without the crush
March
Recommended26°10° at night
- 29 mm · 6 d
High season, book early
April
Recommended27°12° at night
- 38 mm · 9 d
High season, book early
May
Fair27°13° at night
- 76 mm · 13 d
Low season, lower prices
June
Not recommended25°13° at night
- 164 mm · 20 d
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended23°13° at night
- 225 mm · 27 d
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended23°13° at night
- 239 mm · 27 d
Low season, lower prices
September
Not recommended22°13° at night
- 213 mm · 24 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair22°11° at night
- 86 mm · 15 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Recommended23°10° at night
- 26 mm · 5 d
High season, book early
December
Recommended22°8° at night
- 11 mm · 3 d
High season, book early
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (10 mm over 3 days). Busy season, without the crush.
February. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (11 mm over 2 days). Busy season, without the crush.
March. 26 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C at night. Rain stays light: 29 mm over 6 days. High season: book early.
April. 27 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (38 mm). High season: book early.
May. 27 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (76 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. 25 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C at night. A very wet month, 164 mm of rain over 20 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. A very wet month, 225 mm of rain over 27 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. A very wet month, 239 mm of rain over 27 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. A very wet month, 213 mm of rain over 24 days. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 86 mm over 15 days. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 26 mm over 5 days. High season: book early.
December. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (11 mm over 3 days). High season: book early.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mexico City?
November to April: over these months, recorded highs range from 22 to 27 °C, with 5 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Centro Histórico).
Which month should you avoid in Mexico City?
August: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 239 mm over 27 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Centro Histórico).
What is the hottest month in Mexico City?
April, with 27 °C on average in the afternoon and 12 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Centro Histórico).
What is the coldest month in Mexico City?
January, with 22 °C at best during the day and 7 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Centro Histórico).
What is the driest month in Mexico City?
January: 10 mm over 3 days of rain, against 239 mm in August, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Mexico City?
The gap between day and night reaches 16 °C in February: 24 °C in the afternoon, 8 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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