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Mexico City weather in March

With highs near 24°C (75°F) and lows around 7°C (44°F), March feels warm in Mexico City. Rainfall averages about 19 mm (very dry) and the sky is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than February and 2°C cooler than April.

What stands out in March

  • Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 17°C, so pack a layer.
  • Only 2 months are warmer in Mexico City than March.
  • Rain is well below Mexico City's usual level (around 71% less).
  • It's one of the drier stretches of the year in Mexico City.

Avg high

24°C

75°F

Avg low

7°C

44°F

Rainfall

19 mm

very dry

Humidity

51%

relative

Sky

33%

cloud · mostly sunny

Mexico City weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in Mexico City
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January19°C / 66°F4°C / 39°F6 mm60%35%
February22°C / 71°F6°C / 42°F8 mm54%31%
March24°C / 75°F7°C / 44°F19 mm51%33%
April26°C / 79°F9°C / 48°F23 mm46%41%
May26°C / 79°F10°C / 50°F61 mm55%52%
June23°C / 74°F11°C / 51°F141 mm70%68%
July21°C / 70°F10°C / 50°F149 mm77%75%
August21°C / 70°F10°C / 50°F155 mm79%73%
September20°C / 68°F10°C / 49°F140 mm82%75%
October20°C / 68°F8°C / 46°F62 mm77%56%
November20°C / 68°F6°C / 43°F24 mm72%43%
December20°C / 68°F5°C / 42°F7 mm65%33%

What to pack for March

  • T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
  • Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
  • An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
  • Sunglasses
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is March a good time to visit Mexico City?

Our Mexico City guide recommends: March to May, in the dry season before the June–October rains, with warm days and cool evenings due to the altitude.

The city sits at over 2,200m altitude — take it easy on your first day or two, especially with alcohol or strenuous activity.

Best time to visit Mexico City →

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Mexico City in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Mexico City?

Yes. March is one of the best months for Mexico City, with highs around 24°C and about 19 mm of rain.

How warm is Mexico City in March?

Average highs are about 24°C (75°F) and average lows about 7°C (44°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Mexico City in March?

Mexico City typically gets around 19 mm of rain in March — very dry.

When is the best time to visit Mexico City?

March to May, in the dry season before the June–October rains, with warm days and cool evenings due to the altitude.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Mexico City (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.