When is the best time to go to Mexico City
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Mexico City, Mexico. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Mexico City
Mexico City weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Mexico City are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 8mm | 6.4hrs | 11.9hrs |
The climate in Mexico City during January can be summarized as mild and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mexico City, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Mexico City and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Mexico City with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Mexico City weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 4mm | 7.4hrs | 12.3hrs |
February in Mexico City is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mexico City, with some very good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Mexico City and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Mexico City with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Mexico City weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 11mm | 7.5hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Mexico City is characteristically mild and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mexico City, with some very good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Mexico City and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Mexico City with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Mexico City weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 22mm | 6.4hrs | 13.3hrs |
Mexico City's weather in April is typically warm and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mexico City, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Mexico City and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Mexico City with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Mexico City weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 52mm | 6.3hrs | 13.8hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Mexico City and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Mexico City, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Mexico City and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Mexico City with around 52mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 108mm | 5.2hrs | 11.9hrs |
June in Mexico City is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mexico City for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Mexico City and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Mexico City with around 108mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 131mm | 5.1hrs | 12.3hrs |
July in Mexico City is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mexico City for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Mexico City and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Mexico City with around 131mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 125mm | 5.4hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Mexico City is characteristically mild and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mexico City for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Mexico City and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Mexico City with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Mexico City weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 109mm | 4.6hrs | 13.3hrs |
Mexico City's weather in September is typically mild and damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mexico City for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Mexico City and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Mexico City with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Mexico City weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 44mm | 5.6hrs | 13.8hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Mexico City and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mexico City.
October is in the fall / autumn in Mexico City and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Mexico City with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Mexico City weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 15mm | 5.9hrs | 11.9hrs |
The weather in November in Mexico City is characteristically mild and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mexico City, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Mexico City and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Mexico City with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Mexico City weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 6mm | 5.5hrs | 12.3hrs |
December in Mexico City is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mexico City, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Mexico City and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Mexico City with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Mexico City weather stats
| Hottest month: | May | 26.5°C 79.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 4mm 0.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 7.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 21.8°C 71.2°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 131mm 5.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 29.6°C 85.3°F |
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