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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
Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.
| Month | Score | Weather | Crowds | Prices | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18-24°C, dry and sunny | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Can be cool in the evenings. | |
| February | 19-25°C, dry and sunny | moderate | moderate |
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| March | 20-26°C, mostly sunny with increasing warmth | moderate | moderate |
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| April | 21-27°C, warm with occasional brief showers | high | high |
⚠ Book accommodations well in advance for Semana Santa. | |
| May | 20-26°C, increasing rain, often in the afternoon | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Rainy season begins, expect frequent afternoon downpours. | |
| June | 19-25°C, frequent heavy afternoon rains | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Heavy rainfall is common; carry an umbrella. | |
| July | 18-24°C, very rainy, often daily downpours | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Expect significant rainfall disrupting outdoor plans. | |
| August | 18-23°C, peak of the rainy season | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Highest risk of rain and potential flooding. | |
| September | 18-23°C, heavy rain continues | low | low |
⚠ Anniversary of the 1985 earthquake; be aware of potential seismic activity. Still very rainy. | |
| October | 19-25°C, rain tapers off, sunny | moderate | moderate |
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| November | 18-24°C, dry and sunny | moderate | high |
⚠ Día de Muertos week sees higher prices and crowds. | |
| December | 17-23°C, dry and sunny | high | high |
⚠ Holiday season brings peak crowds and prices. |
Annual events worth timing your trip around
City-wide celebrations, often with fireworks and public gatherings.
Pre-Lenten celebrations with parades and music in various neighborhoods.
Major religious observances, processions, and increased tourism.
Vibrant celebrations honoring deceased loved ones with altars, parades, and special foods.
Commemorates the start of the Mexican Revolution with military parades and civic events.
Nochebuena and Christmas Day are celebrated with family gatherings, posadas, and festive meals.
Insider timing tips
- •The rainy season (May-September) brings heavy afternoon downpours that can impact sightseeing, but also results in lush scenery and fewer tourists.
- •While the dry season is generally pleasant, watch out for the significant price and crowd spikes around Semana Santa (March/April) and Día de Muertos (November).
- •Mexico City sits at high altitude; acclimatize slowly to avoid altitude sickness, especially during the dry, cooler months when the air is thinner.
- •Many smaller businesses and some government offices may close for extended periods during Semana Santa and the Christmas holidays.
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