Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Mexico City
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Mexico City are January, December, November — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is February, March, April, May, October, November. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Mexico City (2240 m elevation).
Month by month
Mexico City weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.9°C / 73°F | 1.7 | 97 | Best |
| February | 25.3°C / 78°F | 0.8 | 95 | |
| March | 27.8°C / 82°F | 2.2 | 83 | |
| April | 28.1°C / 83°F | 6 | 75 | |
| May | 28.1°C / 83°F | 8.5 | 71 | |
| June | 26.1°C / 79°F | 13.5 | 69 | Shoulder |
| July | 23.3°C / 74°F | 23.5 | 65 | Shoulder |
| August | 22.8°C / 73°F | 23.5 | 65 | |
| September | 22.7°C / 73°F | 20 | 65 | |
| October | 23.2°C / 74°F | 10.7 | 79 | |
| November | 24.1°C / 75°F | 1.8 | 96 | Best |
| December | 22.3°C / 72°F | 1.7 | 96 | Best |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
FAQ
Mexico City timing questions
What is the best month to visit Mexico City?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are January, December, and November, with January scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is February, March, April, May, October, and November, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Mexico City?
April, with an average daily high of 28.1°C (83°F).
What is the rainiest month in Mexico City?
July, averaging 23.5 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Mexico City?
June and July — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.