Climate guide for Teotihuacan, Mexico

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About Teotihuacan

The Avenue of the Dead runs north from the Pyramid of the Sun toward the Pyramid of the Moon, with the Temple of the Feathered Serpent at the southern end. Site museums hold the murals and obsidian work found here, and dawn balloon flights launch from the surrounding fields. January through March brings cooler, drier air for the long walk between monuments; the site is exposed, so early mornings are worth the effort.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
The strongest months are April, February, March: April peaks at 10.0/10, while September drops to 7.3/10.
02Weather & what to pack
19°C and 21 mm of rain shape a typical April here. Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
03Crowds & value
Book early for April, the busiest stretch; May is the value window at 9.3/10.

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When to visit Teotihuacan: the short answer

The best time to visit Teotihuacan is April, followed by February, March. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: April averages 19°C with 21 mm of rain and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are September, August. If budget matters more than perfect weather, June is the strongest of the low-rate months at 7.9/10.

Across the year Teotihuacan swings from 13°C in December to 20°C in May, a 6-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 5 mm in January to 147 mm in August. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Teotihuacan is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 2.7 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: May (20°C). Coolest: December (13°C). Driest: January (5 mm). Wettest: August (147 mm).

Teotihuacan month by month

January in Teotihuacan — one of the year's strongest windows (5th)

Best window · 9.6/10

January 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.

Rain is a non-issue at 5 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.1 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.6/10 puts this among the year's best months in Teotihuacan (5th of 12); only April scores higher, at 10/10.

Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.

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

February ranks 2nd of 12 for Teotihuacan — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.8/10

February averages 15°C (59°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 9 mm for the month, with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.5 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Teotihuacan (2nd of 12); only April scores higher, at 10/10.

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.

March is one of the strongest months in Teotihuacan (3rd)

Best window · 9.8/10

Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

At just 11 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Teotihuacan at 9.8/10 (3rd of 12), just behind April at 10/10.

Budget for 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 Teotihuacan tops the year's climate scores

Best window · 10/10

April averages 19°C (66°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 21 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.6 daylight hours.

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

Figure on 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 is one of the strongest months in Teotihuacan (7th)

Best window · 9.3/10

At 20°C (67°F) this is comfortable city weather in May, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

Budget for roughly 57 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.1 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Teotihuacan at 9.3/10 (7th of 12), just behind April at 10/10.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

June in Teotihuacan — reliably good (9th best month)

Good · 7.9/10

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.

Monthly rainfall reaches 131 mm — wet for this destination — but about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 7.9/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 10/10 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? April scores 2.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

July in Teotihuacan: strong conditions, 10th of 12

Good · 7.5/10

July averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Monthly rainfall reaches 144 mm — wet for this destination — but about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 7.5/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

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

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

Flexible dates? April scores 2.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

August holds up well in Teotihuacan — 11th best month

Good · 7.4/10

Temperatures hover around 16°C (61°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

147 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 7.4/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 10/10 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, April is materially better in Teotihuacan — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

September holds up well in Teotihuacan — 12th best month

Good · 7.3/10

Temperatures hover around 16°C (61°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

145 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 7.3/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 10/10 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, April is materially better in Teotihuacan — 2.7 points higher on the same scale.

October is one of the strongest months in Teotihuacan (8th)

Best window · 8.9/10

October averages 16°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 66 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight.

A 8.9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Teotihuacan (8th of 12); only April scores higher, at 10/10.

Figure on 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.

November in Teotihuacan — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)

Best window · 9.7/10

November averages 15°C (59°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 12 mm for the month, with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.2 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Teotihuacan (4th of 12); only April scores higher, at 10/10.

Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.

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

December in Teotihuacan — one of the year's strongest windows (6th)

Best window · 9.5/10

Temperatures hover around 13°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

At just 15 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Teotihuacan at 9.5/10 (6th of 12), just behind April at 10/10.

Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.

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

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Teotihuacan, Mexico?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Teotihuacan are April, February, March, November, January, December. April is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 10.0/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Teotihuacan year-round?
Teotihuacan has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 13°C in December to 20°C in May, with Ideal Weather scores between 7.3 and 10.0 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Teotihuacan?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Teotihuacan are September (7.3/10), August (7.4/10), July (7.5/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Teotihuacan?
August is the wettest month in Teotihuacan, averaging about 147 mm of rainfall. January is the driest, at roughly 5 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Teotihuacan?
January sees the most sun in Teotihuacan, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Teotihuacan a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Teotihuacan is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (April, February, March, November, January, December) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Teotihuacan calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Teotihuacan: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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