Mexico City events & things to do in December 2026
Start with Coyoacán center, Xochimilco canals, plus Templo Mayor. December in Mexico City averages 22°C / 72°F highs, 7°C / 45°F nights, and about 7 rainy days.
Expect 22°C/72°F days and about 7 rainy ones in December. Start with these:
- Coyoacán center★ 4.6 · 10.5k reviewsCoyoacán combines plazas, markets, churches, cafes, and former village lanes south of the center.
- Xochimilco canals★ 4.2 · 177 reviewsColorful trajineras cruise the surviving chinampa canal system in the southern borough.
- Cirque Du Soleil ECHODec 2 – Dec 20GRAN CARPA SANTA FE · Source: Ticketmaster
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By TripSapien Research · Updated June 3, 2026
Mexico City in December 2026
Weather
TempTemperature
72°F / 45°F
22°C / 7.2°C
RainPrecipitation
7d
0.7in · 17.2mm
LightDaylight
11h
December is dry and cool at night, with Guadalupe pilgrim traffic and holiday crowds affecting north-side movement.
Events & festivals
Event calendar- Dec 1 – Dec 13
Feria Internacional del Libro del Palacio de Minería 2026
International book fair held at the Palacio de Minería showcasing authors, publishers, and literary events.
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- Dec 1 – Dec 24
Mercado de Navidad en el Centro Histórico 2026
Traditional Christmas market with crafts, food, and holiday decorations in Mexico City's historic center.
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- Dec 3 – Dec 8
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- Dec 3 – Dec 12
Festival de Jazz de la Ciudad de México 2026
Annual jazz festival featuring international and local jazz artists performing at various venues across Mexico City.
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- Dec 4
- Dec 4 – Dec 6
- Dec 4
- Dec 5 – Dec 30
- Dec 5 – Dec 27
- Dec 5 – Dec 6
- Dec 5
- Dec 5
- Dec 5
- Dec 6
Big Band Experience-Tributo a Frank Sinatra, Ray Connif y Gleen Miller
Music · Other.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Dec 8
- Dec 8 – Dec 9
- Dec 10 – Dec 15
Festival de Cine de Morelia - Mexico City Edition 2026
Special edition of the Morelia International Film Festival held in Mexico City, featuring screenings and filmmaker talks.
Planning lead · dates set closer in · Source: festival research
- Dec 11
- Dec 12
Our Lady of Guadalupe Pilgrimage and Processions
Associated occasion: Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Source: festival calendar
- Dec 12
- Dec 13
- Dec 15 – Dec 31
Festival de Luces en el Bosque de Chapultepec 2026
Seasonal light festival illuminating Chapultepec Park with artistic light installations and performances.
Planning lead · dates set closer in · Source: festival research
- Dec 16 – Dec 17
- Dec 17 – Dec 18
- Dec 18
- Dec 19
- Dec 20
Concierto de Navidad en el Palacio de Bellas Artes 2026
Annual Christmas concert featuring the National Symphony Orchestra and guest soloists at the Palacio de Bellas Artes.
Planning lead · dates set closer in · Source: festival research
- Dec 20
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Dec 12Day of the Virgin of GuadalupeBank holiday
- Dec 25Christmas DayPublic holiday
- Dec 25-Dec 27Long weekend with bridge day
About Mexico City
City overview
México City fills a high valley at more than 2,200m, layering Mexica ruins, Spanish colonial squares, 20th-century murals, and huge modern neighborhoods. Travelers usually divide it into Centro Histórico for the Zócalo and Templo Mayor, Chapultepec-Polanco for museums and parks, and Roma, Condesa, Coyoacán, or San Ángel for food, houses, and slower walks.
Food & drink
México City food ranges from tacos al pastor, suadero, tamales, chilaquiles, pozole, tlacoyos, quesadillas, churros, and pan dulce to formal dining rooms. Mercado de San Juan, Mercado de Coyoacán, Mercado Medellin, Roma-Condesa taquerias, and Centro cantinas give a stronger first pass than one famous restaurant.
Top sights
Ranked for December suitability using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Templo Mayor
- 2Palacio de Bellas Artes
- 3National Museum of Anthropology
- 4Chapultepec Castle
- 5Museo Soumaya
- 6Zócalo and Metropolitan Cathedral
- 7Torre Latinoamericana
- 8Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul)
1Templo Mayor
4.8★ · 34,554indoorClosed MonExcavations beside the cathedral expose the main temple of Tenochtitlan, with a museum holding sculpture, offerings, and the Coyolxauhqui stone. It gives the Zócalo its pre-Hispanic context.
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2Palacio de Bellas Artes
4.8★ · 192,387indoorOpen dailyThe marble arts palace opened in 1934 with Art Nouveau and Art Deco details, a Tiffany glass curtain, and murals by Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and others. It stands beside Alameda Central and the metro station of the same name.
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3National Museum of Anthropology
4.8★ · 90,001indoorClosed MonThe Chapultepec museum holds the Sun Stone, Maya rooms, Mexica galleries, and regional archaeology collections under a huge umbrella courtyard. It is the essential first museum for understanding sites across México.
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- 4Chapultepec Castle
- 5Museo Soumaya
- 6Zócalo and Metropolitan Cathedral
Neighborhoods
1Centro Histórico
Centro is monumental and crowded, with the Zócalo, Templo Mayor, cathedral, Bellas Artes, Alameda Central, old cantinas, pedestrian streets, and heavy weekday commerce.
2Roma Norte and Roma Sur
Roma is leafy and restaurant-heavy, with Porfirian houses, galleries, coffee bars, Mercado Roma, Plaza Río de Janeiro, and easy walks into Condesa.
3Condesa and Hipodromo
Condesa circles Parque México and Parque España with Art Deco apartments, dog walkers, late dining, bakeries, and nightlife that stays calmer than Centro.
Day trips
50km / about 1h by bus from Terminal del Norte or by tour van
Teotihuacan
The pyramids of the Sun and Moon, Avenue of the Dead, and murals make the best archaeological day from the capital. Start early for cooler climbs and lighter crowds.
130km / about 2h by bus from TAPO to Puebla
Puebla and Cholula
Puebla adds Talavera tiles, mole poblano, colonial churches, and nearby Cholula pyramid views toward Popocatepetl. It is a long but clean bus day.
80km / 1.5-2h by bus or car from México City
Tepoztlan
The Morelos town has a market, mountain walls, and the Tepozteco pyramid hike. Weekends are busy, so weekday travel is easier.
Getting around
The Metro, Metrobus, trolleybus corridors, RTP buses, and Ecobici bikes cover much of the city under the integrated Movilidad card, but transfers and platform crowds take patience. Traffic is severe, so combine transit for long moves with registered taxis or ride-hail for late nights and far southern sights.
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Common questions about Mexico City in December
- What to pack for Mexico City in December
Pack for December's weather, not a generic Mexico City checklist.
- Layerable daytime clothes for average highs around 22°C / 72°F.
- A heavier evening layer because nights average 7°C / 45°F.
- A small umbrella or packable shell for scattered rain across about 7 days.
- How many days do you need in Mexico City
- 4 days covers the main Mexico City highlights at a realistic pace. Add 3 extra days if you want the listed day trips.
- Is Mexico City worth visiting in December
- Yes. December in Mexico City averages 22°C / 72°F highs, 7°C / 45°F nights, and about 7 rainy days.
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