The best times to visit Downtown Mexico City for ideal weather are

January 29th to May 13th

or

October 1st to November 25th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Downtown Mexico City Travel Info

Weather in Downtown Mexico City

Temperature

Average temperatures in Downtown Mexico City vary little. Considering humidity, temperatures feel very enjoyable all year with a low chance of precipitation most of the year. The area is more temperate than most — in the 80th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Downtown Mexico City, the hottest months are May, April, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally early to mid May where highs are regularly around 82.3°F (27.9°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 56.6°F (13.7°C) at night.

Downtown Mexico City Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Downtown Mexico City Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Downtown Mexico City Perceived Temperature (F)

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Downtown Mexico City Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Downtown Mexico City Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 72.3 58.7 47.3
Feb 76.5 62.4 49.8
Mar 78.7 64.5 52
Apr 81.8 67.6 55.5
May 81.2 67.8 56.6
Jun 78.3 66.1 57
Jul 76 63.7 55.6
Aug 76.7 63.9 55.8
Sep 75.1 63 56
Oct 75.1 61.9 52.8
Nov 73.5 60 49.5
Dec 73.5 59.1 47.5

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 22.4 14.8 8.5
Feb 24.7 16.9 9.9
Mar 25.9 18.1 11.1
Apr 27.7 19.8 13.1
May 27.3 19.9 13.7
Jun 25.7 18.9 13.9
Jul 24.4 17.6 13.1
Aug 24.8 17.7 13.2
Sep 23.9 17.2 13.3
Oct 23.9 16.6 11.6
Nov 23.1 15.6 9.7
Dec 23.1 15.1 8.6

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Downtown Mexico City are December, February, and then January. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early January. For example, on the week of January 1st there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in late June with an average of 4 days of significant precipitation the week of June 25th.

When can you find snow in Downtown Mexico City? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Downtown Mexico City.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Downtown Mexico City (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 3% 0 0.8
Feb 2% 0 0.4
Mar 4% 0 0.5
Apr 8% 0 1.3
May 15% 0 2.6
Jun 32% 0 5
Jul 40% 0 5.5
Aug 39% 0 5.6
Sep 32% 0 6
Oct 13% 0 2
Nov 3% 0 0.3
Dec 0% 0 0

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 3 0 2
Feb 2 0 1
Mar 4 0 1.3
Apr 8 0 3.3
May 15 0 6.6
Jun 32 0 12.7
Jul 40 0 14
Aug 39 0 14.2
Sep 32 0 15.2
Oct 13 0 5.1
Nov 3 0 0.8
Dec 0 0 0

 

Humidity and Wind

Downtown Mexico City has some humid months, and slightly dry months in the opposite season. The least humid month is February (36.7% relative humidity), and the most humid month is September (64.4%).

Wind in Downtown Mexico City is usually calm. The windiest month is March, followed by June and August. March’s average wind speed of around 5.1 knots (5.9 MPH or 9.5 KPH) is considered “a light breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in early to mid March where average top sustained speeds reach 10.6 knots, which is considered a gentle breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Downtown Mexico City.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Max Sustained Wind
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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 4.3 Light breeze 7.8 Gentle breeze
Feb 4.5 Light breeze 8.6 Gentle breeze
Mar 5.1 Light breeze 9.8 Gentle breeze
Apr 4.9 Light breeze 9.2 Gentle breeze
May 4.8 Light breeze 9.2 Gentle breeze
Jun 5 Light breeze 9 Gentle breeze
Jul 4.5 Light breeze 8.1 Gentle breeze
Aug 5 Light breeze 8.6 Gentle breeze
Sep 4.7 Light breeze 8.4 Gentle breeze
Oct 4.7 Light breeze 8.2 Gentle breeze
Nov 4.3 Light breeze 7.7 Gentle breeze
Dec 3.9 Barely noticeable 7.1 Gentle breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 43.6%
Feb 36.7%
Mar 36.7%
Apr 38.1%
May 45.8%
Jun 57.6%
Jul 63.9%
Aug 61.1%
Sep 64.4%
Oct 54.1%
Nov 52%
Dec 46.4%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Downtown Mexico City?

Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe, but with extra warnings in a few regions. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are travel warnings and regional advisories for Mexico; exercise a high degree of caution and avoid some areas. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Dec 04, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Downtown Mexico City, Mexico is February, followed by January and March. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Downtown Mexico City in December. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is very reliable. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 67.1 in December means 67.1% of the tourists vs. February.

 

 

Overall Downtown Mexico City Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 82.3°F (27.9°C) and 75.8°F (24.3°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is rare with 1 to 5 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have comfortably cool weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see the most precipitation with 9 to 12 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the slowest season for tourism in Downtown Mexico City, so lodging and other accommodations may cost less than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 76.6°F (24.8°C) and 73.1°F (22.8°C), which will feel comfortable given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 1 to 10 days per month. Tourism is fairly slow during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be lower priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is somewhat cool this time of year in Downtown Mexico City to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 79.7°F (26.5°C) and 68.1°F (20.1°C). On average, it rains or snows a very small amount: 0 to 1 times per month. These times of year are the second busiest with tourists.

 

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