Best Time to Visit
🇲🇽 Mexico City, Mexico · North America
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
20°
7°
Great
Feb
22°
8°
Great
Mar
24°
9°
Great
Apr
25°
11°
Good
May
25°
12°
Good
Jun
23°
13°
Good
Jul
21°
12°
Good
Aug
21°
12°
Good
Sep
21°
12°
Good
Oct
20°
10°
Good
Nov
20°
9°
Great
Dec
20°
8°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 20°C | 7°C | 4 | 10h | 78% | 3 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 22°C | 8°C | 4 | 11h | 78% | 3 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 24°C | 9°C | 6 | 11h | 78% | 6 | Great | View |
| April | 25°C | 11°C | 10 | 12h | 78% | 6 | Good | View |
| May | 25°C | 12°C | 13 | 12h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| June | 23°C | 13°C | 19 | 10h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| July | 21°C | 12°C | 24 | 10h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| August | 21°C | 12°C | 23 | 10h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| September | 21°C | 12°C | 22 | 9h | 78% | 6 | Good | View |
| October | 20°C | 10°C | 14 | 10h | 78% | 6 | Good | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 20°C | 9°C | 7 | 10h | 78% | 3 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 20°C | 8°C | 3 | 10h | 78% | 3 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 25°C high, 11°C low
Comfortable warmth at 25°C (77°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 11°C (52°F).
Avg: 22°C high, 12°C low
Comfortable warmth at 22°C (72°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 12°C (54°F).
Avg: 20°C high, 10°C low
Mild conditions at 20°C (68°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 10°C (50°F).
Avg: 21°C high, 8°C low
Mild conditions at 21°C (70°F), layers recommended. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 8°C (46°F).
The least favorable time to visit Mexico City is May and June. During this period, you can expect frequent rain.
May
Challenges: frequent rain
June
Challenges: heavy rainfall
July
Challenges: heavy rainfall
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Mexico City during the best travel months (January, February, December), when temperatures range from 8°C to 21°C:
Mexico City has a subtropical climate (Koppen classification: Cwb). The warmest month is May with highs of 25°C, while the coldest month is December at just 20°C. Annual rainfall averages 1006mm across approximately 149 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 20 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Low °C | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Rain Days | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 14 | 7 | 3 |
| Rain mm | 22 | 19 | 29 | 49 | 76 | 152 | 169 | 168 | 179 | 96 | 32 | 15 |
| Sun h/day | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Humidity % | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| UV Index | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
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