Climate Overview
Mexico City has a humid-subtropical highland climate with spring-like 22–28°C days year-round and cool 8–14°C nights thanks to its 2,200m altitude. Rain pours May–Sep (peaking 178mm in Aug) while Nov–Apr stays bone-dry. The dry winter months are the clearest window for lucha libre and Teotihuacán.
Monthly Climate
Temperature range, rainfall, and humidity by month
Monthly Data
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22.9° | 8° | 10mm | 54% |
| Feb | 23.9° | 9.3° | 21mm | 53% |
| Mar | 28° | 12.6° | 11mm | 35% |
| Apr | 28° | 11.1° | 4mm | 32% |
| May | 27.8° | 14° | 95mm | 52% |
| Jun | 23° | 13.9° | 234mm | 77% |
| Jul | 23.5° | 12.6° | 150mm | 75% |
| Aug | 24.7° | 12.9° | 199mm | 76% |
| Sep | 24.6° | 13.6° | 166mm | 78% |
| Oct | 23.1° | 11.2° | 76mm | 67% |
| Nov | 23.2° | 8.3° | 3mm | 53% |
| Dec | 21.5° | 8.6° | 10mm | 63% |
When to Visit
Experiences to seek out and peak periods to plan around
Experiences & Highlights
Cempasúchil-lined altars fill Zócalo and the Mega Procesión parades from Chapultepec to the historic center on the weekend before Nov 2; crisp 23°C days and dropping humidity (72% → 62%) make nighttime panteón visits comfortable.
The president rings Hidalgo's bell from the National Palace balcony at 11pm on Sep 15, drawing hundreds of thousands to the Zócalo; pack a poncho — it's peak rainy season (137mm, 77% humidity) with near-daily afternoon thunderstorms.
Purple jacaranda canopies light up Reforma and Condesa while the city hits its warmest, driest stretch (27–28°C highs, 12–56mm rain) — ideal for Xochimilco trajineras and Chapultepec picnics before the afternoon storms arrive in June.
Latin America's largest art fair takes over Centro Citibanamex in early February alongside gallery openings across San Miguel Chapultepec; dry 25°C days and 48% humidity make gallery-hopping across Roma and Juárez easy.
Peak Periods & Travel Advisories
Monthly rainfall jumps from 56mm in May to 134–178mm June through September, with humidity climbing to 77%. Showers hit most afternoons around 4–6pm — plan mornings outdoors and keep museum backups for late day.
Post-Coco global demand fills Centro and Roma-Condesa hotels 3–4 months out; Mega Procesión route along Reforma closes to traffic and Mixquic cemetery overflows the night of Nov 1.
Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe (Dec 12) draws millions of pilgrims to the Basílica; posadas, Navidad, and Día de Reyes keep Zócalo packed and lodging rates spike through early January despite dry 22°C days.
Mexico Destination Comparison
Compare climate across destinations in Mexico
| City | Avg High | Avg Low | Annual Rain | Season Overview |
|---|---|---|---|---|
🇲🇽 Mexico City | 25° | 11° | 978 mm | |
🇲🇽 Cancún | 31° | 23° | 1174 mm |
Official Resources
Government portals and tourism boards for Mexico City, Mexico