Average Monthly Sunshine in Mexico City

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Mexico City receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Mexico City, timing is key. In March, you can enjoy up to 264 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of September provide just 150 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2551 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Mexico City. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.8 hours, September marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Mexico City’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Mexico City enjoys an average of 2551 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

August, Mexico City’s wettest month, receives 73 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 21°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Mexico City Precipitation page.