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
Days reach 20.6°C with lows near 5.9°C, and rain is rare at just 2.5 days for the month. Skies are fairly clear with 9.6 hours of sun daily. This is one of the best months to visit, cool and dry. New Year's Day falls on 1 January, a public holiday.
23°C / 8°C · 2 rain days · 10.4 h sun
Expect a high of 23.1°C and only 2 rain days, with sun climbing to 10.4 hours a day. Scores mark this as one of the best months, with mild, dry weather throughout. Constitution Day is observed on 2 February.
26°C / 10°C · 2 rain days · 11.3 h sun
Temperatures rise to 25.8°C by day, lows near 9.7°C, and rain stays light at under 2 days. Sun hours hit 11.3, among the highest of the year. This is rated a best month to travel. Benito Juárez's birthday is marked on 16 March.
28°C / 12°C · 2 rain days · 11.8 h sun
Highs reach 28°C with lows of 12°C and still only about 2 rain days. It's warmer and drier than the first quarter, keeping the best-month rating, though scores dip slightly from March. Maundy Thursday and Good Friday fall on 2 and 3 April.
29°C / 14°C · 4 rain days · 12.3 h sun
Heat builds to 29.4°C, the hottest month on record, and rain starts picking up with 4.4 days and 21mm. The verdict drops to good rather than best, as humidity rises before the wet season fully arrives. Labour Day is 1 May.
28°C / 15°C · 9 rain days · 12.2 h sun
Highs ease slightly to 27.8°C but rain becomes frequent, with 8.6 rain days and 59mm falling. This is a good month overall, but travellers should expect regular downpours as the wet season sets in properly.
26°C / 14°C · 10 rain days · 11.8 h sun
Temperatures sit around 26.4°C while rainfall peaks toward the year's heaviest stretch, with 9.9 rain days and 80mm. Despite the wet weather, this still scores as a best month, reflecting green landscapes and fewer crowds.
27°C / 15°C · 8 rain days · 11.6 h sun
Highs hold near 26.8°C with rain still common at 8 days and 54mm. Sun hours stay decent at 11.6. This month keeps a best rating, suiting travellers who don't mind frequent but often brief showers.
25°C / 14°C · 11 rain days · 10.7 h sun
This is the wettest month, with 10.9 rain days and 87mm of rain, while highs cool to 24.5°C. It still scores as a best month, but expect the most frequent rainfall of the year. Independence Day is celebrated on 16 September.
24°C / 12°C · 5 rain days · 10.2 h sun
Rain eases to 5.3 days and 37mm as highs settle at 24°C. Conditions improve noticeably from September, earning a strong best-month score of 8.9 as the wet season winds down.
23°C / 9°C · 3 rain days · 10.1 h sun
Dry weather returns, with just 3.1 rain days and highs of 22.7°C. Sun hours average 10.1, and this is one of the best months to visit. Revolution Day is marked on 16 November.
21°C / 7°C · 2 rain days · 9.5 h sun
Highs cool to 20.7°C with lows near 6.8°C, and rain is light at 1.8 days. This is rated the best month of the year, with clear, dry skies. Christmas Day falls on 25 December.
By trip type
City sightseeing
December to March works well for city trips. Highs run from 20.6°C to 25.8°C, rain stays light at 8-13mm, and days get 9.6-11.3 hours of sun, making it comfortable for walking around and sightseeing.
Hiking & nature
November to February suits hiking. Rain days drop to 1.8-3.1 per month and rainfall is just 8-23mm, with cooler highs of 20.6°C to 22.7°C that keep trails dry and temperatures manageable for longer walks.
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
September scores 7.8 out of 10, rated "best", but it's the wettest month. Expect rain on about 10.9 days with 87mm of rainfall, the highest of the year. Highs still reach 24.5°C, so it's warm, but pack for showers and shorter sun hours, down to 10.7.
July scores 7.8 and is rated "best", though it brings real rain. Rain falls on nearly 9.9 days and totals 80mm, the second-wettest month. Highs sit at 26.4°C. If you don't mind wet afternoons in exchange for green scenery, July still works.
The top months are February, March, December and January, all scoring 9.5 or higher. These months combine mild highs of 20.6–25.8°C, low rainfall of 8–13mm, and few rain days, just 1.8 to 2.5. Sun hours range from 9.6 to 11.3, giving dry, comfortable conditions.
May scores 7.4, rated "good", as the rainy season starts to build. Rain days jump to 4.4 and rainfall reaches 21mm, more than double April's totals. It's also the hottest month, with highs of 29.4°C, so expect warm, increasingly humid days with 12.3 hours of sun.
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