Weather by month for central Mexico, the best months to go and how Mexico's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 21°C to 26°C · 2–3 rain days
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 23°C to 29°C · 2–11 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best month: January | 21°C / 6°C | 3 days (8 mm) | 9.6 h/day | 9.5/10 |
| Best month: February | 23°C / 8°C | 2 days (13 mm) | 10.4 h/day | 9.6/10 |
| Best month: March | 26°C / 10°C | 2 days (8 mm) | 11.3 h/day | 9.6/10 |
| April | 28°C / 12°C | 2 days (10 mm) | 11.8 h/day | 8.6/10 |
| May | 29°C / 14°C | 4 days (21 mm) | 12.3 h/day | 7.4/10 |
| June | 28°C / 15°C | 9 days (59 mm) | 12.2 h/day | 7.4/10 |
| July | 26°C / 14°C | 10 days (80 mm) | 11.8 h/day | 7.8/10 |
| August | 27°C / 15°C | 8 days (54 mm) | 11.6 h/day | 8.0/10 |
| September | 25°C / 14°C | 11 days (87 mm) | 10.7 h/day | 7.8/10 |
| October | 24°C / 12°C | 5 days (37 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 8.9/10 |
| November | 23°C / 9°C | 3 days (23 mm) | 10.1 h/day | 9.4/10 |
| Best month: December | 21°C / 7°C | 2 days (12 mm) | 9.5 h/day | 9.6/10 |
Figures for central Mexico; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
21°C / 6°C · 3 rain days · 9.6 h sun
January is dry and mild, with a high of 20.6°C and just 2.5 rain days. Sun hours sit at 9.6, among the lowest of the year, but rainfall is only 8mm. This is a top-scoring month at 9.5, and New Year's Day falls on the 1st.
23°C / 8°C · 2 rain days · 10.4 h sun
February brings slightly warmer days, up to 23.1°C, and even less rain, with 13mm over 2 rain days. It scores 9.6, one of the best months to visit. Constitution Day lands on February 2.
26°C / 10°C · 2 rain days · 11.3 h sun
March is warm and dry, reaching 25.8°C with only 1.9 rain days and 8mm of rain, plus 11.3 sun hours. It ties for the top score at 9.6. Benito Juárez's birthday is marked on March 16.
28°C / 12°C · 2 rain days · 11.8 h sun
April heats up to 28°C with low rainfall of 10mm over 2.1 rain days and strong sun at 11.8 hours. The score drops a little to 8.6 but still ranks among the best months. Easter holidays fall this month, with Maundy Thursday on April 2 and Good Friday on April 3.
29°C / 14°C · 4 rain days · 12.3 h sun
May is the warmest month before the rains, hitting 29.4°C, but rain days climb to 4.4 with 21mm falling. The score dips to 7.4, a good rather than top month. Labour Day is observed on May 1.
28°C / 15°C · 9 rain days · 12.2 h sun
June marks the start of the wet season: highs cool slightly to 27.8°C while rain days jump to 8.6 and rainfall reaches 59mm. This is tough weather for anyone wanting dry days, and the score matches at 7.4, rated good.
26°C / 14°C · 10 rain days · 11.8 h sun
July stays wet, with 9.9 rain days and 80mm of rain, the highest monthly total so far, though the high eases to 26.4°C. Despite the rain, the score climbs back to 7.8, a best-rated month for travellers who don't mind afternoon showers.
27°C / 15°C · 8 rain days · 11.6 h sun
August remains humid with 8 rain days and 54mm of rain, and a high of 26.8°C. Sun hours hold steady at 11.6. The score rises to 8, keeping it in the best category.
25°C / 14°C · 11 rain days · 10.7 h sun
September is the wettest month, with 10.9 rain days and 87mm of rainfall, while the high drops to 24.5°C. This is the toughest month for weather due to the heaviest and most frequent rain. The score still reaches 7.8, and Independence Day falls on September 16.
24°C / 12°C · 5 rain days · 10.2 h sun
October sees rain ease off to 5.3 days and 37mm, with a high of 24°C. The score jumps to 8.9 as conditions improve, making it one of the best months to visit.
23°C / 9°C · 3 rain days · 10.1 h sun
November turns dry again, with just 3.1 rain days and 23mm of rain, and a high of 22.7°C. The score reaches 9.4. Revolution Day is marked on November 16.
21°C / 7°C · 2 rain days · 9.5 h sun
December closes the year with dry, mild weather: a high of 20.7°C, only 1.8 rain days and 12mm of rain. It ties for the top score at 9.6. Christmas Day falls on December 25.
By trip type
City sightseeing
December to March suit city trips best. These months are dry, with only 1.8–2.5 rain days and 8–13 mm of rain a month. Highs rise from 21°C in January to 26°C in March. Nights can drop to 6°C, so pack a warm layer.
Hiking & nature
November to February suit hiking best. Highs stay between 21°C and 23°C, and there are just 1.8–3.1 rain days a month. Days bring about 10 sun hours, but early starts can be cold, with lows of 6–9°C.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan)
Public holidays: Constitution Day (2 Feb)
Public holidays: Benito Juárez's birthday (16 Mar)
Public holidays: Maundy Thursday (2 Apr), Good Friday (3 Apr)
Public holidays: Labour Day (1 May)
Public holidays: Independence Day (16 Sep)
Public holidays: Revolution Day (16 Nov)
Public holidays: Christmas Day (25 Dec)
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FAQ
The best months are December to March. They score between 9.5 and 9.6, the highest of the year. This is the driest time, with about 2 rain days and 8 to 13 mm of rain a month. Days are mild, with highs of 21 to 26°C. Nights can be cool, dropping to 6 to 10°C.
Yes, January is one of the best months, with a score of 9.5. It is very dry, with 2.5 rain days and 8 mm of rain. Days are pleasant at about 21°C, with 9.6 hours of sun. Nights are the coldest of the year at around 6°C, so bring a warm layer for evenings.
Yes, May is a good month, with a score of 7.4. It is the hottest month, with highs of about 29°C and lows of 14°C. It also has the most sun, at 12.3 hours a day. Rain starts to rise, with 4.4 rain days and 21 mm, up from 10 mm in April.
It can be, if you are fine with rain. September scores 7.8 and is the wettest month, with 10.9 rain days and 87 mm of rain. Days stay warm at about 25°C, and you still get 10.7 hours of sun. Rain drops in October, to 5.3 rain days and 37 mm.
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