Current Weather and Forecast in Mexico City, Mexico

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About the weather in Mexico City

Mexico City has a subtropical highland climate. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 45°. August brings the most rain, on about 27 days, while April is the sunniest, with 11.8 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 151 days.

Mexico City climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

Which month is wettest in Mexico City?
August, at 9.4 inches (239 mm) over about 27 days. January is the driest month, at 10 mm (0.4 in).
When is the rainy season in Mexico City?
60% of the annual rainfall lands in the wettest three months, peaking in August. The dry end of the year sits around January, which averages 10 mm (0.4 in).
Which month is warmest in Mexico City?
May, averaging 81°F (27°C) by day and 55°F (13°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 94°F (34°C).
What is the best month to go to Mexico City?
The best time to visit Mexico City is generally November to March, when the rains have stopped and the heat has not yet peaked. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 74°F (23°C), with rain on about 4 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in November.
How hot does Mexico City get in summer?
May averages 81°F (27°C). Hot afternoons happen but extremes are not the norm.
Is there snow in Mexico City?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Mexico City shows no regular measurable snowfall.
When is Mexico City at its coldest?
January, with highs of 72°F (22°C) and lows near 45°F (7°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 31°F (0°C).