Mexico City events & things to do in March 2027
Start with Coyoacán center, Xochimilco canals, plus Templo Mayor. March in Mexico City averages 26°C / 78°F highs, 9°C / 49°F nights, and about 12 rainy days.
Expect 26°C/78°F days and about 12 rainy ones in March. 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.
- Julio PreciadoMar 18Auditorio Nacional · Source: Ticketmaster
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By TripSapien Research · Updated June 3, 2026
Mexico City in March 2027
Weather
TempTemperature
78°F / 49°F
25.7°C / 9.4°C
RainPrecipitation
12d
1.2in · 29.9mm
LightDaylight
11.8h
March is warm and jacaranda season, so book parks and Coyoacán walks before afternoon traffic thickens.
Events & festivals
Event calendar- Mar 19
- Mar 20
- Mar 24
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- Mar 29
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Mar 15Benito Juárez's birthdayPublic holiday
- Mar 25Maundy ThursdayBank holiday
- Mar 26Good FridayBank holiday
- Mar 13-Mar 15Long weekend
- Mar 14-Mar 15Long weekend
- Mar 25-Mar 28Long weekend with bridge day
- Mar 26-Mar 28Long weekend
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 March 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 March
- Best rainy-day things to do in Mexico City in March
March averages 12 rainy days in Mexico City, so keep these indoor stops as realistic backups.
- Templo Mayor — Excavations 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.
- Palacio de Bellas Artes — The 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.
- National Museum of Anthropology — The 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.
- Chapultepec Castle — The hilltop castle served as an imperial residence, military academy, and presidential residence before becoming the National History Museum. Its terraces look across Chapultepec Park and Reforma.
- Museo Soumaya — The silver curved museum in Polanco holds the Slim collection, with Rodin sculptures, European painting, and Mexican works. It sits near Plaza Carso and Museo Jumex.
- What to pack for Mexico City in March
Pack for March's weather, not a generic Mexico City checklist.
- Layerable daytime clothes for average highs around 26°C / 78°F.
- A light evening layer because nights average 9°C / 49°F.
- Compact rain gear and shoes that handle wet pavement across about 12 rainy 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.
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