Temperatures stay fairly stable month to month across the year.
| Month | Low Temperature | High Temperature | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.9°C | 20.6°C | MILD |
| February | 7.9°C | 22.7°C | WARM |
| March | 9.4°C | 24.6°C | WARM |
| April | 11.2°C | 25.7°C | WARM |
| May | 12.3°C | 25.6°C | WARM |
| June | 12.9°C | 23.4°C | WARM |
| July | 12.1°C | 21.6°C | MILD |
| August | 12.3°C | 21.6°C | MILD |
| September | 12.2°C | 20.9°C | MILD |
| October | 10.5°C | 20.7°C | MILD |
| November | 8.7°C | 20.8°C | MILD |
| December | 7.5°C | 20.6°C | MILD |
May has the warmest typical feels-like highs (25.1°C / 77.2°F), while January is coolest (18.6°C / 65.4°F).
| Month | Low Feels Like | High Feels Like | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.6°C | 18.6°C | MILD |
| February | 5.8°C | 21°C | MILD |
| March | 7.3°C | 23.3°C | WARM |
| April | 9.6°C | 24.9°C | WARM |
| May | 11.4°C | 25.1°C | WARM |
| June | 12.6°C | 23.5°C | WARM |
| July | 11.9°C | 22.5°C | WARM |
| August | 12.1°C | 22.6°C | WARM |
| September | 11.9°C | 21.6°C | MILD |
| October | 9.7°C | 20.5°C | MILD |
| November | 7.3°C | 19.7°C | MILD |
| December | 5.6°C | 18.8°C | MILD |
September is wettest at 184.5 mm / 7.27 inches, while December is driest at 15.1 mm / 0.6 inches.
| Month | Baseline | Rainfall | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -52.6 mm | 17.8 mm | DRY |
| February | -52.6 mm | 16.6 mm | DRY |
| March | -52.6 mm | 27.6 mm | LIGHT |
| April | -52.6 mm | 46.5 mm | LIGHT |
| May | -52.6 mm | 69.2 mm | MODERATE |
| June | -52.6 mm | 151.7 mm | WET |
| July | -52.6 mm | 176.4 mm | WET |
| August | -52.6 mm | 183.7 mm | WET |
| September | -52.6 mm | 184.5 mm | WET |
| October | -52.6 mm | 92.2 mm | MODERATE |
| November | -52.6 mm | 27 mm | LIGHT |
| December | -52.6 mm | 15.1 mm | DRY |
April has the strongest peak UV (around index 10).
| Month | Baseline | UV Index | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 7.5 | HIGH |
| February | 0 | 8.7 | VERY HIGH |
| March | 0 | 9.7 | VERY HIGH |
| April | 0 | 10 | VERY HIGH |
| May | 0 | 10 | VERY HIGH |
| June | 0 | 9.9 | VERY HIGH |
| July | 0 | 9.8 | VERY HIGH |
| August | 0 | 9.8 | VERY HIGH |
| September | 0 | 9.6 | VERY HIGH |
| October | 0 | 8.9 | VERY HIGH |
| November | 0 | 7.8 | HIGH |
| December | 0 | 6.8 | HIGH |
Daylight ranges from 11h in December to 13.3h in June.
| Month | Baseline | Daylight Hours | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0h | 11.1h | BALANCED |
| February | 0h | 11.5h | BALANCED |
| March | 0h | 12h | BALANCED |
| April | 0h | 12.6h | BALANCED |
| May | 0h | 13.1h | LONG |
| June | 0h | 13.3h | LONG |
| July | 0h | 13.2h | LONG |
| August | 0h | 12.8h | BALANCED |
| September | 0h | 12.2h | BALANCED |
| October | 0h | 11.7h | BALANCED |
| November | 0h | 11.2h | BALANCED |
| December | 0h | 11h | BALANCED |
September is most humid (79.4%), while March is driest (47.4%).
| Month | Baseline | Humidity (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.2% | 57.3% | COMFORTABLE |
| February | 36.2% | 51.7% | COMFORTABLE |
| March | 36.2% | 47.4% | COMFORTABLE |
| April | 36.2% | 48.3% | COMFORTABLE |
| May | 36.2% | 56% | COMFORTABLE |
| June | 36.2% | 69.1% | HUMID |
| July | 36.2% | 77% | MUGGY |
| August | 36.2% | 77.8% | MUGGY |
| September | 36.2% | 79.4% | MUGGY |
| October | 36.2% | 75.1% | MUGGY |
| November | 36.2% | 67% | HUMID |
| December | 36.2% | 60.6% | COMFORTABLE |
March has the strongest typical average wind (7.5 km/h / 4.6 mph), while July is calmest (5.8 km/h / 3.6 mph).
| Month | Baseline | Wind (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.1 km/h | 6.6 km/h | CALM |
| February | 5.1 km/h | 7.1 km/h | CALM |
| March | 5.1 km/h | 7.5 km/h | CALM |
| April | 5.1 km/h | 7.2 km/h | CALM |
| May | 5.1 km/h | 6.9 km/h | CALM |
| June | 5.1 km/h | 6.6 km/h | CALM |
| July | 5.1 km/h | 5.8 km/h | CALM |
| August | 5.1 km/h | 6 km/h | CALM |
| September | 5.1 km/h | 6.4 km/h | CALM |
| October | 5.1 km/h | 7 km/h | CALM |
| November | 5.1 km/h | 6.5 km/h | CALM |
| December | 5.1 km/h | 6.2 km/h | CALM |
March is windiest by P95 gust signal (48.2 km/h / 30.0 mph).
| Month | Baseline | Wind (gusts) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 km/h | 41.4 km/h | WINDY |
| February | 0 km/h | 44.4 km/h | WINDY |
| March | 0 km/h | 48.2 km/h | WINDY |
| April | 0 km/h | 47.5 km/h | WINDY |
| May | 0 km/h | 46.8 km/h | WINDY |
| June | 0 km/h | 45 km/h | WINDY |
| July | 0 km/h | 38.5 km/h | WINDY |
| August | 0 km/h | 39.2 km/h | WINDY |
| September | 0 km/h | 38.5 km/h | WINDY |
| October | 0 km/h | 39.6 km/h | WINDY |
| November | 0 km/h | 38.5 km/h | WINDY |
| December | 0 km/h | 39.2 km/h | WINDY |
July has the most rain days (~26.9), while December has the fewest (~4.1). Rain days count the average number of days in a month with measurable rain (about 0.1 mm or more).
| Month | Baseline | Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5 days | 5.5 days | SOME |
| February | -5 days | 4.7 days | SOME |
| March | -5 days | 8.4 days | SOME |
| April | -5 days | 11.2 days | FREQUENT |
| May | -5 days | 15.1 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| June | -5 days | 20.9 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| July | -5 days | 26.9 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| August | -5 days | 26.4 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| September | -5 days | 23.9 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| October | -5 days | 16.2 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| November | -5 days | 8 days | SOME |
| December | -5 days | 4.1 days | SOME |
September has the most heavy rain/washout risk days (~13). Heavy rain days are the average number of days likely to bring stronger downpours that can disrupt outdoor plans.
| Month | Baseline | Heavy Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 1 days | OCCASIONAL |
| February | 0 days | 1 days | OCCASIONAL |
| March | 0 days | 2 days | OCCASIONAL |
| April | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| May | 0 days | 4 days | FREQUENT |
| June | 0 days | 10 days | PERSISTENT |
| July | 0 days | 12 days | PERSISTENT |
| August | 0 days | 12 days | PERSISTENT |
| September | 0 days | 13 days | PERSISTENT |
| October | 0 days | 6 days | PERSISTENT |
| November | 0 days | 2 days | OCCASIONAL |
| December | 0 days | 1 days | OCCASIONAL |
May has the highest heat-risk day count (~1 days). Heat days are the average number of days that exceed our location-specific heat-risk threshold.
| Month | Baseline | Heat Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| February | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| March | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| April | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| May | 0 days | 1 days | LOW |
| June | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| July | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| August | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| September | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| October | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| November | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| December | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
Daylight varies from 11 hours in December (winter) to 13.3 hours in June (summer), which is a difference of 2.3 hours.
Northern Hemisphere seasons shape the weather patterns throughout the year. Here's what to expect in each season:
| Ranking Goal | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rain risk | Jan 1 risk days | Feb 1 risk days | Dec 1 risk days | Mar 2 risk days |
| Lowest heatwave risk | Jan 0 risk days | Feb 0 risk days | Mar 0 risk days | Apr 0 risk days |
| Lowest cold risk | Jun 1 risk days | Aug 1 risk days | Jul 2 risk days | Sep 2 risk days |
| Lowest wind disruption risk | Jul 39 km/h | Sep 39 km/h | Nov 39 km/h | Aug 39 km/h |
| Most comfortable evenings | May 66 / 100 | Apr 62 / 100 | Jun 61 / 100 | Nov 55 / 100 |
| Best outdoor reliability | Dec 99 / 100 | Nov 96 / 100 | Jan 94 / 100 | Feb 88 / 100 |
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View Best Time to VisitThe best months to visit Mexico City depend on your preferences. For warm weather, April is typically the warmest month. For dry conditions, December, February, January tend to have the least rainfall. Consider your priorities, and whether you prefer warmer temperatures, drier weather, or longer daylight hours.
April is typically the warmest month in Mexico City, with average high temperatures reaching around 26°C (79°F). This is peak summer weather, ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
January is usually the coldest month, with average low temperatures dropping to around 7°C (45°F). Pack warm layers if visiting during this time, especially for evening activities.
September typically sees the most rainfall in Mexico City, averaging around 185mm (7.3 inches). It's wise to pack waterproof layers and have some indoor backup plans if you're visiting during this month.
December is typically the driest month, with average rainfall of just 15mm (0.6 inches). This makes it an excellent time for outdoor exploration and activities with minimal risk of rain disruption.
Temperatures in Mexico City range from average lows of 10°C (51°F) to highs of 22°C (72°F). This variation means you'll want to pack differently depending on when you visit, as layers are key for adapting to the seasonal changes.
Yes, sun protection is important in Mexico City. UV levels can reach 10 during peak months, which is considered very high. Pack sunscreen (SPF 30+), sunglasses, and a hat, especially if you'll be outdoors for extended periods.