Best time to visit
Best Time to Visit Mexico City
A vast, high-altitude capital layering Aztec, colonial, and modern history, with one of the world's great museum and food scenes. Built on the site of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan, its history is visible in layers, from ruins to colonial churches to modern boulevards.
Best time to visit: March to May, in the dry season before the June–October rains, with warm days and cool evenings due to the altitude.
Local tip: The city sits at over 2,200m altitude — take it easy on your first day or two, especially with alcohol or strenuous activity.
Getting around: The metro is extensive and inexpensive, though traffic can be heavy — many visitors combine it with rideshares for longer or late-night trips.
Good to know: Frida Kahlo Museum tickets are timed and regularly sell out days in advance — book online as soon as your dates are set.
What to plan your trip around
- Zócalo
The city's main square, ringed by the Metropolitan Cathedral and National Palace.
- Templo Mayor
The excavated ruins of the main Aztec temple, uncovered beneath the modern city centre.
- Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul)
The artist's former home, now a museum of her life and work.
- Chapultepec Park & Castle
One of the largest city parks in the Western Hemisphere, home to a hilltop castle and several major museums.
Mexico City weather by month
Mexico City weather by month
Average temperatures and rainfall Mexico City gets in each month (2011–2020). Tap a month for the full breakdown.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C | 4°C | 6 mm | 60% |
| February | 22°C | 6°C | 8 mm | 54% |
| March | 24°C | 7°C | 19 mm | 51% |
| April | 26°C | 9°C | 23 mm | 46% |
| May | 26°C | 10°C | 61 mm | 55% |
| June | 23°C | 11°C | 141 mm | 70% |
| July | 21°C | 10°C | 149 mm | 77% |
| August | 21°C | 10°C | 155 mm | 79% |
| September | 20°C | 10°C | 140 mm | 82% |
| October | 20°C | 8°C | 62 mm | 77% |
| November | 20°C | 6°C | 24 mm | 72% |
| December | 20°C | 5°C | 7 mm | 65% |
Mexico City through the year
January · 19° / 4°C · 6 mm
- Rain is well below Mexico City's usual level (around 91% less).
- It's one of the drier stretches of the year in Mexico City.
April · 26° / 9°C · 23 mm
- It's one of the drier months, with about 65% less rain than Mexico City's average.
- April sits in Mexico City's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
July · 21° / 10°C · 149 mm
- Rain is above Mexico City's usual level, by about 125%.
- This is rainy-season territory in Mexico City: short, heavy downpours are typical.
October · 20° / 8°C · 62 mm
- Mexico City is usually about 3°C cooler than Cuernavaca, 60 km away, in October.
- Good walking weather for combining Templo Mayor and Zócalo in one day.
The best time to visit Mexico City is January, February and March, when average highs are 19–24°C and rainfall is around 11 mm a month.
At a glance
When to go to Mexico City, season by season
December – February
Best time20° / 5°C · 7 mm
Pleasant temperatures and relatively little rain: the best window for sightseeing and time outdoors.
March – May
Good25° / 9°C · 34 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
June – August
Rainy22° / 10°C · 148 mm
The wettest part of the year. Showers are likely, so pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to visit Mexico City?
- For pleasant, fairly dry weather, go to Mexico City in January, February and March. Average highs are then 19–24°C.
- Why is January a good time to visit Mexico City?
- In January, Mexico City averages 19°C by day and 4°C at night, with about 6 mm of rain and 35% cloud cover: warm enough to be outdoors without the peak heat or the wettest weather.
- What is the warmest month in Mexico City?
- May is the warmest month in Mexico City, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 10°C.
- What is the coldest month in Mexico City?
- January is the coldest month in Mexico City: average highs of 19°C, dropping to 4°C at night.
- When does it rain the most in Mexico City?
- August is the wettest month in Mexico City with about 155 mm of rain. The driest is January, with around 6 mm.
- When is the worst time to visit Mexico City?
- August is the least reliable month in Mexico City, with around 155 mm of rain. Bring a rain jacket and keep a flexible plan.
- Is the shoulder season a good time to visit Mexico City?
- Yes. December sits just outside the best months for Mexico City, with average highs of 20°C and about 7 mm of rain a month. Weather-wise, it is a good alternative to the peak months.
- How can I check the weather in Mexico City before I travel?
- Compare the live forecast for Mexico City from three independent weather services on WeatherCompare. When they agree, the forecast is more reliable.
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