Mexico (MO) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Mexico is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 3°C (37°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 19°C (66°F) in July to around -7°C (19°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Mexico has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1145 mm (45 in) of rain/snowfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, June it receives high rainfall, averaging 143 mm (5.6 in) of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month January brings less snow/rainfall, with 43 mm (1.7 in) over 6 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Mexico Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Mexico. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Mexico.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 73%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 63%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year