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Best time to visit Mexico City
Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.
Best time to visit Mexico City, Mexico
Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.
| Month | Score | Weather | Crowds | Prices | Highlights |
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| January | 18-25°C, dry and sunny | moderate | moderate |
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| February | 19-26°C, dry and sunny | moderate | moderate |
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| March | 20-28°C, dry with increasing sunshine | moderate | moderate |
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| April | 21-29°C, sunny with occasional brief showers | high | high |
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| May | 21-29°C, increasing chance of afternoon showers | high | high |
⚠ Rainfall increases significantly, often in short, intense bursts. | |
| June | 20-27°C, frequent afternoon thunderstorms | moderate | moderate |
⚠ The start of the rainy season; expect daily downpours. | |
| July | 19-25°C, daily afternoon rain showers | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Consistent rain is the norm; pack accordingly. | |
| August | 19-25°C, heavy afternoon rain | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Peak of the rainy season; outdoor activities can be disrupted. | |
| September | 18-24°C, frequent heavy rain and potential for hurricanes | low | low |
⚠ Highest rainfall month; risk of seismic activity and hurricane impacts from coastal storms. | |
| October | 18-25°C, intermittent showers decreasing | moderate | moderate |
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| November | 18-25°C, dry and sunny | high | high |
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| December | 17-24°C, dry and sunny | peak | peak |
⚠ Very crowded and expensive due to Christmas and New Year holidays. |
Annual events worth timing your trip around
Public holiday with family gatherings and some city services closed.
Pre-Lenten celebrations with parades and music, though less prominent than in coastal cities.
Major religious observances, processions, and a significant travel period for Mexicans.
A profound cultural celebration honoring deceased loved ones with altars, marigolds, and offerings.
Commemorates the start of the Mexican Revolution with parades and patriotic events.
Extensive celebrations including posadas, elaborate nativity scenes, and festive markets.
Insider timing tips
- •The dry season (November to April) offers the most pleasant weather, but also coincides with peak tourist seasons and higher prices, especially around holidays.
- •Mexico City's altitude means temperatures are generally mild year-round, but the rainy season (May to October) brings humidity and frequent downpours, mostly in the afternoon.
- •September is the wettest month and carries a slight risk of seismic activity and impacts from distant hurricanes, making it the least desirable time to visit.
- •While international crowds thin during the summer rainy season, expect more domestic travelers during school holidays and major Mexican festivals like Semana Santa.
- •Day of the Dead (early November) is a unique cultural experience, but book accommodations and flights well in advance as it's a very popular time.
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