Best time to visit Mexico City
The best months to visit Mexico City are February, November and March, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
February, November and March score best for Mexico City weather:
- February24° / 8°CFebruary is dry and bright, good for Chapultepec museums, Roma walks, and long archaeological day trips.
- March26° / 9°CMarch is warm and jacaranda season, so book parks and Coyoacán walks before afternoon traffic thickens.
- November23° / 9°CNovember is dry and comfortable, with Day of the Dead events and clear museum days around Chapultepec.
By TripSapien · Updated August 24, 2026
Mexico City weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22° | 7° | 20 | 8 | 11h |
| FebruaryBest weather | 24° | 8° | 18 | 8 | 11h |
| MarchBest weather | 26° | 9° | 30 | 12 | 12h |
| April | 27° | 11° | 48 | 14 | 12h |
| May | 27° | 13° | 68 | 18 | 13h |
| June | 25° | 14° | 147 | 23 | 13h |
| July | 24° | 13° | 149 | 28 | 13h |
| August | 24° | 14° | 161 | 28 | 13h |
| September | 23° | 14° | 169 | 25 | 13h |
| October | 23° | 12° | 93 | 19 | 12h |
| NovemberBest weather | 23° | 9° | 29 | 11 | 11h |
| December | 22° | 7° | 17 | 7 | 11h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Mexico City month by month
January
Mexico City in January: 21.8°C high, 6.7°C low, 19.7mm rain over 8 days, 11.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Wise Men's day (January 6)
FebruaryBest weather
Mexico City in February: 24°C high, 8°C low, 18.2mm rain over 8 days, 11.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Art Week (early February (Feb. 3 - 9 in 2025))
MarchBest weather
Mexico City in March: 25.7°C high, 9.4°C low, 29.9mm rain over 12 days, 11.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
April
Mexico City in April: 26.8°C high, 11.3°C low, 47.5mm rain over 14 days, 12.4h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
May
Mexico City in May: 26.8°C high, 12.7°C low, 67.7mm rain over 18 days, 12.9h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
June
Mexico City in June: 25.4°C high, 13.8°C low, 146.6mm rain over 23 days, 13.2h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
July
Mexico City in July: 24.1°C high, 13.3°C low, 149.1mm rain over 28 days, 13.3h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
August
Mexico City in August: 23.9°C high, 13.5°C low, 160.8mm rain over 28 days, 13h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
September
Mexico City in September: 23.3°C high, 13.5°C low, 169.3mm rain over 25 days, 12.5h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
Independence Day "Yell" (September 15) · Independence Parade (September 16)
October
Mexico City in October: 23°C high, 11.5°C low, 92.7mm rain over 19 days, 12h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
Alebrijes Parade (mid-October)
NovemberBest weather
Mexico City in November: 22.5°C high, 9°C low, 28.5mm rain over 11 days, 11.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Day of the Dead (November 1–2)
December
Mexico City in December: 22°C high, 7.2°C low, 17.2mm rain over 7 days, 11h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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