Mexico City Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Mexico City is between March and May. However because of its location on a high plateau Mexico City enjoys mild, pleasant weather nearly all year. Winters are very mild. The temperature in winter averages between 20°C (68°F) and 24°C (75°F) and in summer the average temperature is around 28°C (82°F).
October through May is the city's dry season, which means this period has very little rain. From June through September is considered the "rainy season". During the summer months it rains on average only once a day. In general the rain rarely lasts longer than a few hours.
Monthly Temperature in Mexico City
In Mexico City temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in May to a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in January.
Nighttime temperatures range from 12°C (54°F) in May to 5°C (41°F) in January.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Mexico City
Mexico City experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1109 mm (44 in) of precipitation annually. The seasons in Mexico City bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 203 mm (8 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 19 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 14 mm (0.6 in) over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Mexico City Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Mexico City
In Mexico City, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.8 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. September sees a soft sun for only 5.0 hours per average day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Mexico City by Month
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Mexico City.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 69%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 43%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Mexico City 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Mexico City
The best time to visit Mexico City is during January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather provides comfortable temperatures between 21°C (70°F) and 26°C (79°F). With rainfall of 14 mm (0.6 in) to 98 mm (3.9 in), you can expect pleasant weather during your visit in these months.Be prepared for heavier rainfall during June, July, August and September, the wettest period of the year. Need help choosing your next travel destination? We offer a specialized tool that matches you with locations based on your weather preferences. Explore destinations that suit your climate preferences.
