What’s the climate like in Mexico City?
The current climate of Mexico City features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 30°C during the day to lows of 23°C. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 4°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Mexico City in recent years was 38°C in August 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 0°C in January 2018.
On average, Mexico City receives 747 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Mexico? Check out the weather and climate in places like Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, or have a look at other destinations in Mexico.
Best time to visit Mexico City?
The best time to visit Mexico City for sunny weather is January through July and October through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Mexico City. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Mexico City
The climate table of Mexico City shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 23 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 7,9 | 17 | 16 | 53 | 23 | 105 | 111 | 167 | 154 | 58 | 22 | 13 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 27°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in May
- Lowest temperature: 23°C in January
- Precipitation: 747 mm per year, averaging 62 mm per month
- Driest months: 7,9 mm in January, 13 mm in December and 16 mm in March
- Wettest months: 167 mm in August, 154 mm in September and 111 mm in July
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Average Temperature per Month in Mexico City
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Mexico City, Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Mexico City
This graph shows how much precipitation Mexico City, Mexico, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Mexico City
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Mexico City, Mexico. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Mexico City
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Mexico City, Mexico. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Mexico City
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Mexico City, Mexico, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Mexico City by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Mexico City. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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