Mexico City Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Mexico City’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Mexico.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Year-round, Mexico City experiences a consistently comfortable climate. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in May to a pleasant 21°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 5°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Mexico City by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
May, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 73 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 11 days. For more information, please visit our Mexico City Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in Mexico Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Mexico. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Mexico City Temperatures Compared World Wide
Mexico City’s average annual maximum temperature is 23°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild, rainy winters.
In contrast, in ReykjavÃk, Iceland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 9°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, is mild, with an average annual temperature of 19°C and minimal seasonal variation.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys warm summers and mild winters, with an average annual temperature of 21°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Effects of Temperature on Weather and Climate
Temperature variations influence precipitation patterns in Amsterdam:
Rainfall: Warm air holds more moisture, leading to heavier rain during warmer months. However, precipitation is generally moderate year-round.
Snow: Occasional snowfall occurs in winter, though it rarely lasts very long.
For more detailed information about Mexico City’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Mexico City climate page.
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