Climate in Mexico City — Annual Weather Overview
Mexico City has a mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters. The hottest month is April (average high 27.7°C) and the coolest is December (22.2°C). Temperatures are consistent year-round, with highs ranging only 5.5°C between the warmest and coolest months. Annual rainfall totals around 1014mm. August is the wettest month at 253.5mm, while February averages just 4.4mm. Average daily sunshine is 10.9 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 27.4°C, 100mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 24.0°C, 587mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 23.4°C, 306mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 23.3°C, 21mm rain.
Mexico City — Monthly Temperatures
Mexico City — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Mexico City stays reasonable all year.
Mexico City weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.6°C | 7.3°C | 7.2mm | 10.4h | 2 | 10/10 |
| February | 25.1°C | 7.8°C | 4.4mm | 11.2h | 1 | 10/10 |
| March | 27.3°C | 10.3°C | 11.0mm | 11.5h | 3 | 10/10 |
| April | 27.7°C | 12.2°C | 27.2mm | 11.9h | 7 | 10/10 |
| May | 27.2°C | 12.6°C | 62.3mm | 12.1h | 11 | 10/10 |
| June | 25.7°C | 13.4°C | 138.6mm | 11.3h | 18 | 9/10 |
| July | 23.5°C | 13.0°C | 194.8mm | 11.2h | 26 | 9/10 |
| August | 22.8°C | 12.7°C | 253.5mm | 10.5h | 27 | 8/10 |
| September | 22.7°C | 12.6°C | 232.8mm | 10.2h | 22 | 8/10 |
| October | 23.7°C | 11.0°C | 63.2mm | 10.2h | 11 | 10/10 |
| November | 23.9°C | 9.3°C | 9.9mm | 10.4h | 2 | 10/10 |
| December | 22.2°C | 7.5°C | 9.2mm | 10.3h | 2 | 10/10 |
For the full verdict on when to go, see the best time to visit Mexico City and the Mexico City rainy season guide. Seasonal breakdowns: spring, summer, autumn and winter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Mexico City have?
Mexico City has a mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters. Average highs range from 22.2°C in December to 27.7°C in April.
What is the hottest month in Mexico City?
April is the hottest month in Mexico City, with average highs of 27.7°C and lows of 12.2°C.
What is the coldest month in Mexico City?
December is the coolest month, with average highs of 22.2°C and lows of 7.3°C.
What is the wettest month in Mexico City?
August is the wettest month, averaging 253.5mm of rainfall over around 27 rainy days.
When is rainy season in Mexico City?
Rainy season in Mexico City runs June to September, when rainfall is significantly higher than the rest of the year. Full rainy season guide →
How much rain does Mexico City get per year?
Mexico City receives around 1014mm of rain per year. The driest month is February (4.4mm).
When is the best time to visit Mexico City?
The best time to visit Mexico City is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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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.