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Mexico City, Mexico · Temperate

Mexico City: best months to visit

March (9.1/10) · September (7.2/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 19.43°N · 99.13°W
⚡ Quick answer
March
Depends on your goals
9.1/10
☀️ Mar
Top score (9.1/10)
🌤️ Apr
Alt. (9.0/10)
Sep
Plus rude (7.2/10)
🏛️ Heritage🌦️ Moderate rain
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Decide

When to visit Mexico City?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Mexico City, March and April clearly stand out. September concentrates the least favorable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 March · 9.1 April · 9.0 February · 8.8 May · 8.7 September · 7.2
8.5
Jan
8.8
Feb
9.1
Mar
9.0
Apr
8.7
May
7.6
Jun
7.3
Jul
7.2
Aug
7.2
Sep
7.9
Oct
8.5
Nov
8.4
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Mexico City offers 12 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 9.1 in March vs 7.2 in September.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

Compare the 12 months By your project

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 12 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
☀️ January →45°F72°F4%0.3mm7.5h8.5/10Best period
☀️ February →48°F77°F4%0.3mm8.2h8.8/10Best period
☀️ March →52°F81°F7%0.6mm8.5h9.1/10Best period
☀️ April →54°F82°F11%1.0mm8.0h9.0/10Best period
☀️ May →55°F82°F19%2.2mm7.5h8.7/10Best period
☀️ June →57°F75°F37%6.0mm6.0h7.6/10Best period
⛅ July →55°F73°F54%7.5mm5.8h7.3/10Best period
⛅ August →55°F73°F57%8.0mm5.7h7.2/10Best period
⛅ September →55°F72°F49%7.6mm4.9h7.2/10Best period
☀️ October →54°F72°F22%2.8mm6.2h7.9/10Best period
☀️ November →50°F73°F8%0.8mm7.5h8.5/10Best period
☀️ December →46°F72°F4%0.3mm7.3h8.4/10Best period
☀️ January
8.5/10
T°45°F / 72°F
Rain %4%
Sun7.5h
Best period
☀️ February
8.8/10
T°48°F / 77°F
Rain %4%
Sun8.2h
Best period
☀️ March
9.1/10
T°52°F / 81°F
Rain %7%
Sun8.5h
Best period
☀️ April
9.0/10
T°54°F / 82°F
Rain %11%
Sun8.0h
Best period
☀️ May
8.7/10
T°55°F / 82°F
Rain %19%
Sun7.5h
Best period
☀️ June
7.6/10
T°57°F / 75°F
Rain %37%
Sun6.0h
Best period
⛅ July
7.3/10
T°55°F / 73°F
Rain %54%
Sun5.8h
Best period
⛅ August
7.2/10
T°55°F / 73°F
Rain %57%
Sun5.7h
Best period
⛅ September
7.2/10
T°55°F / 72°F
Rain %49%
Sun4.9h
Best period
☀️ October
7.9/10
T°54°F / 72°F
Rain %22%
Sun6.2h
Best period
☀️ November
8.5/10
T°50°F / 73°F
Rain %8%
Sun7.5h
Best period
☀️ December
8.4/10
T°46°F / 72°F
Rain %4%
Sun7.3h
Best period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Jan → Dec
Good transition
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Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (March)
🌡️ Feel
Warm
☀️ UV
9.3 · Very strong
💧 Humidity feel
38°F · Dry
☔ Rain
7% · 0.6 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
8.5h/day
Week by week

Mexico City week by week: your odds of avoiding rain

For each week of the year: in how many years out of 10 it was mostly dry (at most 2 rainy days), 2016 to 2025.

Safest week: Jan 29 to Feb 4, mostly dry in 10 years out of 10 (0.1 rainy day(s) on average).

Most exposed: Aug 6 to Aug 12, mostly dry in 1 years out of 10 (4.4 rainy days on average).

Number = years out of 10 with at most 2 rainy days in the week. Source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via Open-Meteo, daily data 2016-2025. Rainy day = at least 1 mm, as everywhere on the site.
JanJan 110/1072°FJan 810/1071°FJan 1510/1072°FJan 229/1073°FJan 2910/1073°F
FebFeb 510/1075°FFeb 1210/1076°FFeb 1910/1078°FFeb 269/1080°F
MarMar 510/1079°FMar 128/1079°FMar 1910/1080°FMar 2610/1083°F
AprApr 210/1082°FApr 910/1081°FApr 169/1082°FApr 239/1082°FApr 309/1082°F
MayMay 76/1080°FMay 1410/1082°FMay 217/1083°FMay 288/1080°F
JunJun 45/1080°FJun 115/1077°FJun 184/1076°FJun 254/1072°F
JulJul 23/1073°FJul 92/1072°FJul 163/1074°FJul 232/1073°FJul 302/1073°F
AugAug 61/1073°FAug 132/1073°FAug 203/1073°FAug 272/1072°F
SepSep 31/1072°FSep 105/1072°FSep 173/1073°FSep 242/1072°F
OctOct 15/1072°FOct 88/1072°FOct 159/1073°FOct 229/1073°FOct 298/1073°F
NovNov 59/1075°FNov 129/1073°FNov 1910/1072°FNov 2610/1073°F
DecDec 310/1073°FDec 1010/1072°FDec 1710/1071°FDec 2410/1071°F

A specific date? The app computes the same figure day by day.

10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Mexico City

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

Annual data unavailable for this destination.
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For your trip

A few angles depending on what kind of trip you are planning.

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.

Country · Mexico

🗣️LanguageSpanish
💶CurrencyMexican Peso ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘ+2.98°F/decade
🔥Hottest monthApril · 82°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 72°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘAugust · 57%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Location

Where is Mexico City ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Temperate climate with a 9.1 → 7.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
19.43°N · 99.13°W
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Mexico City?
March is the best month with 81°F highs, 52°F lows, 8.5h of sunshine and 7.0% rainy days. The months of March & April offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Mexico City get in March?
Mexico City averages 8.5 sunshine hours per day in March. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.7/10.
What is the rainiest month in Mexico City?
July is the most unfavourable month with July has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Mexico City in March?
In March, overnight lows reach 52°F, while afternoon highs average 81°F.
Is Mexico City good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Mexico City scores 8.2/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains March with a score of 8.7/10.
When should you avoid Mexico City?
July is the most difficult month to visit Mexico City, with July has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.