Best Time to Visit Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico
Mexico City is at its sunniest and driest in February–December.
The best time to visit Mexico City for sunny, dry weather is February–April and November–December — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 13.9°C / 57°F in January to 19.4°C / 66.9°F in May, with rainfall from 7 mm / 0.3 in (January) to 151 mm / 5.9 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mexico City, Mexico's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Mexico City's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 15.1°C59.2°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 17.3°C63.1°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 18.7°C65.7°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 15.5°C59.9°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 14.3°C57.7°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mexico City?
The best time to visit Mexico City for sunny, dry weather is February, March, April, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is May averaging 19.4°C / 66.9°F, and the driest is January with about 7 mm / 0.3 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mexico City's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Mexico City?
The rainy season at Mexico City runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 55 mm / 2.2 in. The wettest single month is July (151 mm / 5.9 in).
What is the driest month in Mexico City?
The driest month in Mexico City is January, averaging about 7 mm / 0.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 13.9°C / 57°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Mexico City?
The least comfortable months for travel to Mexico City — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, July, August, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 151 mm / 5.9 in in July, and the coldest month averages 13.9°C / 57°F.
Is Mexico City climate different from Mexico overall?
Yes, usually. Our Mexico City figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Mexico figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Mexico City specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.