March · Mexico
Best time to visit Mexico City in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Mexico City in March
Average temperature 16°C, 9 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 41% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
9.9/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 9 mm
- Humidity
- 41%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
March in Mexico City scores 9.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 16°C, 9 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Mexico City layers Aztec ruins, colonial churches, and modern museums across a highland basin.
March: the best month of the year in Mexico City
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.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
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.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Mexico City in March?
- In March, Mexico City averages 16°C, 9 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.9/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Mexico City?
- March earns a 9.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Mexico City in March?
- Expect about 9 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 41% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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