Planning a Trip to Mexico City? Here's the Weather
See what weather to expect in Mexico City, Mexico and plan your trip with confidence. Monthly averages from real historical weather data.
Mexico City sits at high altitude, which keeps temperatures remarkably stable year-round — highs rarely stray far from 22°C to 28°C, and even January nights, while cool at 7°C, are far from harsh. What shifts dramatically is rainfall: the city swings between an extended dry stretch in the cooler months and a genuinely sodden mid-year period, making timing matter more than temperature. On a rainy afternoon, the city's world-class museum scene — from mural art to curiosity collections — offers a compelling reason to step inside.
Written by Leo Vicente, founder & engineer who loves to travel
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24°C
Avg. high
11°C
Avg. low
1144mm
Yearly rainfall
5
Best months
Travel Window Score · 9.3/10
Mexico City's best stretch runs January–February — around 3 rain days a month and daytime highs near 24°C, on a 10-year historical average (climatology tier).
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Start PlanningMonthly Temperature & Rainfall
22°
7°
9mm
Jan
25°
8°
8mm
Feb
27°
10°
20mm
Mar
28°
12°
29mm
Apr
28°
13°
67mm
May
25°
14°
178mm
Jun
23°
13°
234mm
Jul
23°
13°
247mm
Aug
22°
13°
232mm
Sep
23°
11°
89mm
Oct
23°
10°
23mm
Nov
22°
8°
8mm
Dec
What Weather to Expect in Mexico City
Mexico City typically has the most favorable weather for travel during January, February, March, November, December, with comfortable temperatures and relatively low rainfall — ideal conditions for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Best Time to Visit Mexico City
November through March bring the driest conditions of the year, with monthly rainfall as low as 8mm in February, leaving days clear for exploring the city's streets, markets, and open-air spaces without interruption. Temperatures stay comfortable with highs in the low-to-mid 22°C–27°C range, cool enough to walk extensively without discomfort.
The best time to visit Mexico City is November through March, when daytime highs average around 24°C and rainfall stays low at roughly 14mm per month. These months offer the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing, outdoor activities, and exploring the city at a relaxed pace. February is typically the driest of these months, with only around 8mm of precipitation.
August is the peak of the rainy period, with precipitation averaging 247mm, which can mean daily downpours that disrupt outdoor plans and flood low-lying streets.
Mexico City Weather by Season
Spring
Spring (March–May) brings warm weather to Mexico City, with highs averaging 28°C and lows around 12°C. The season is relatively dry, accumulating around 116mm total with roughly 8 rainy days per month.
Summer
Summer (June–August) brings warm weather to Mexico City, with highs averaging 24°C and lows around 13°C. The season is quite wet, accumulating around 659mm total with roughly 25 rainy days per month.
Autumn
Autumn (September–November) brings mild weather to Mexico City, with highs averaging 23°C and lows around 11°C. The season is quite wet, accumulating around 344mm total with roughly 15 rainy days per month.
Winter
Winter (December–February) brings mild weather to Mexico City, with highs averaging 23°C and lows around 8°C. The season is very dry with minimal rainfall, accumulating around 25mm total with roughly 2 rainy days per month.
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Climate data is a 10-year historical average (2016–2025), averaged across a wide area rather than a single weather station. Temperatures in Celsius. How we forecast →