When is the best time to visit Mexico City, Mexico?

In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Mexico City are March, April, May, February, November, January. March is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.9/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

What is the weather like in Mexico City year-round?

Mexico City has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 11°C in December to 19°C in May, with Ideal Weather scores between 7.1 and 9.9 out of 10.

Which months should I avoid in Mexico City?

The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Mexico City are July (7.1/10), August (7.1/10), September (7.3/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

When is the rainy season in Mexico City?

July is the wettest month in Mexico City, averaging about 180 mm of rainfall. January is the driest, at roughly 4 mm.

Which is the sunniest month in Mexico City?

March sees the most sun in Mexico City, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.

Is Mexico City a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?

Mexico City is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (March, April, May, February, November, January) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.

How is the bestime.to score for Mexico City calculated?

Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Mexico City: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

Best Time to Visit Mexico City: March, April, May

January in Mexico City — one of the year's strongest windows (6th)

Best window · 9/10

January averages 12°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rain is a non-issue at 4 mm for the month, with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Mexico City (6th of 12); only March scores higher, at 9.9/10.

Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.

February is one of the strongest months in Mexico City (4th)

Best window · 9.5/10

February averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rain is a non-issue at 7 mm for the month, with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.3 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Mexico City (4th of 12); only March scores higher, at 9.9/10.

Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

March: the best month of the year in Mexico City

Best window · 9.9/10

Temperatures hover around 16°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

At just 9 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Mexico City at 9.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

April in Mexico City — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)

Best window · 9.9/10

April averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 31 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.4 daylight hours.

A 9.9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Mexico City (2nd of 12); only March scores higher, at 9.9/10.

Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

May in Mexico City — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)

Best window · 9.9/10

At 19°C (66°F) this is comfortable city weather in May, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

With around 34 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.9 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Mexico City at 9.9/10 (3rd of 12), just behind March at 9.9/10.

Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

June is one of the strongest months in Mexico City (8th)

Best window · 8.6/10

June averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 89 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.2 hours of daylight.

A 8.6/10 puts this among the year's best months in Mexico City (8th of 12); only March scores higher, at 9.9/10.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

July in Mexico City: strong conditions, 11th of 12

Good · 7.1/10

July averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Monthly rainfall reaches 180 mm — wet for this destination — but about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 7.1/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? March scores 2.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

August holds up well in Mexico City — 12th best month

Good · 7.1/10

Temperatures hover around 16°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

162 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 7.1/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Mexico City — 2.8 points higher on the same scale.

September in Mexico City: strong conditions, 10th of 12

Good · 7.3/10

Temperatures hover around 15°C (59°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

132 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 7.3/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Mexico City — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

October in Mexico City — reliably good (9th best month)

Good · 8.2/10

October averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 63 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.5 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.2/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? March scores 1.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

November ranks 5th of 12 for Mexico City — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.1/10

November averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 32 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.1 daylight hours.

A 9.1/10 puts this among the year's best months in Mexico City (5th of 12); only March scores higher, at 9.9/10.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.