Best Time to Visit Mexico City

Best time to visit
All year
Mediterranean — hot dry summers, mild wet winters

Mexico City is best visited All year, when the weather is mild, drier and comfortable for sightseeing.

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Mexico City — Monthly Temperatures

0°C32°F10°C50°F20°C68°F30°C86°FJan: 7.3–22.6°CJan22.6°Feb: 7.8–25.1°CFeb25.1°Mar: 10.3–27.3°CMar27.3°Apr: 12.2–27.7°CApr27.7°May: 12.6–27.2°CMay27.2°Jun: 13.4–25.7°CJun25.7°Jul: 13.0–23.5°CJul23.5°Aug: 12.7–22.8°CAug22.8°Sep: 12.6–22.7°CSep22.7°Oct: 11.0–23.7°COct23.7°Nov: 9.3–23.9°CNov23.9°Dec: 7.5–22.2°CDec22.2°

Average daily high and low temperatures (°C/°F). Bars show the daily range each month.

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Mexico City Weather Month by Month

MonthHighLowRainSun/dayRainy daysRating
January Best 22.6°C 7.3°C 7.2mm 10.4h 2
10/10
February Best 25.1°C 7.8°C 4.4mm 11.2h 1
10/10
March Best 27.3°C 10.3°C 11.0mm 11.5h 3
10/10
April Best 27.7°C 12.2°C 27.2mm 11.9h 7
10/10
May Best 27.2°C 12.6°C 62.3mm 12.1h 11
10/10
June Best 25.7°C 13.4°C 138.6mm 11.3h 18
9/10
July Best 23.5°C 13.0°C 194.8mm 11.2h 26
9/10
August Best 22.8°C 12.7°C 253.5mm 10.5h 27
8/10
September Best 22.7°C 12.6°C 232.8mm 10.2h 22
8/10
October Best 23.7°C 11.0°C 63.2mm 10.2h 11
10/10
November Best 23.9°C 9.3°C 9.9mm 10.4h 2
10/10
December Best 22.2°C 7.5°C 9.2mm 10.3h 2
10/10

Mexico City Climate

Mexico City has a mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters. Check the annual climate overview for Mexico City for the full year picture, or read the dedicated Mexico City rainy season guide.

Counting down to your trip? Use our holiday countdown timer at LeftToTime to track the days. Owners often keep a Mexico City travel guide to hand for planning on the go. Check clothing sizes in Mexico at 247Sizing before you shop.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best month to visit Mexico City?

The best month to visit Mexico City is January, when temperatures average 22.6°C and conditions score 10/10 for comfort.

What is the weather like in Mexico City in January?

January in Mexico City is pleasantly mild, with average highs of 22.6°C and lows of 7.3°C. It is very dry, with roughly 10.4 hours of sunshine a day. Weather-wise, this is one of the most reliable months to travel.

When is rainy season in Mexico City?

Rainy season in Mexico City runs June, July, August, September. Expect heavy downpours and high humidity. Full rainy season guide →

Is Mexico City good to visit in winter?

Yes — winter (December, January, February) averages 22.6°C highs with a 10/10 comfort rating, making it a solid time to visit.

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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.