Mexico City, Mexico City Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Mexico City, Mexico City gets 468 mm of precipitation a year over about 65 rainy days. April is the warmest month (average high 28°C) and January the coldest (average low 8°C).

Mexico City climate at a glance

Semi-arid climate

Mexico City, Mexico City has warm summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 23°C in January to 28°C in April. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March, June, and August to December, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.

How much rain does Mexico City get?

Mexico City gets 468 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 65 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 53% of Mexico.

July is the wettest month, with 108 mm. December is the driest, with 3 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 14.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 50 days, to March 14, 2023.

Mexico City weather by month

Mexico City weather in January

In January, Mexico City averages a high of 23°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 60% of daylight hours. The January record high is 29°C (2024) and the record low is -2°C (1988). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Mexico City weather in February

In February, Mexico City averages a high of 24°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 78% of daylight hours. The February record high is 31°C (2024) and the record low is 0°C (1976). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Mexico City weather in March

In March, Mexico City averages a high of 27°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 72% of daylight hours. The March record high is 33°C (1991) and the record low is 0°C (1978). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Mexico City weather in April

In April, Mexico City averages a high of 28°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 16 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 60% of daylight hours. The April record high is 37°C (2026) and the record low is 4°C (1983).

Mexico City weather in May

In May, Mexico City averages a high of 28°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 30 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 55% of daylight hours. The May record high is 41°C (2026) and the record low is 7°C (2014).

Mexico City weather in June

In June, Mexico City averages a high of 26°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 72 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 37% of daylight hours. The June record high is 38°C (2026) and the record low is 7°C (1979). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Mexico City weather in July

In July, Mexico City averages a high of 24°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 108 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. The sun is out about 24% of daylight hours. The July record high is 37°C (2026) and the record low is 8°C (1985).

Mexico City weather in August

In August, Mexico City averages a high of 24°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 94 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. The sun is out about 22% of daylight hours. The August record high is 37°C (2026) and the record low is 9°C (1979). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Mexico City weather in September

In September, Mexico City averages a high of 24°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 88 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 23% of daylight hours. The September record high is 29°C (2023) and the record low is 6°C (1979). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Mexico City weather in October

In October, Mexico City averages a high of 23°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 37 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 31% of daylight hours. The October record high is 29°C (2021) and the record low is 1°C (1983). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Mexico City weather in November

In November, Mexico City averages a high of 23°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 58% of daylight hours. The November record high is 30°C (2013) and the record low is 1°C (1975). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Mexico City weather in December

In December, Mexico City averages a high of 23°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 58% of daylight hours. The December record high is 28°C (2015) and the record low is 0°C (1996). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Mexico City

February is the sunniest month in Mexico City, with sunshine about 78% of daylight hours. August is the cloudiest, at 22%. Over the year the sun shines about 48% of daylight hours. Mexico City is cloudier than 65% of Mexico.

Humidity peaks in September at 74% and is lowest in March at 40%.

Mexico City has about 7 days a year above 32°C. Mexico City is cooler than 96% of Mexico.

Mexico City weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Mexico City station is 41°C, on May 12, 2026. The coldest is -2°C, on January 28, 1988.

The wettest day on record brought 163 mm of rain, on June 28, 2012.

22 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.

The best time to visit Mexico City

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March, June, and August to December, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.

Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 9°C.

Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 27°C and lows near 12°C.

Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 25°C and lows near 13°C.

Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 24°C and lows near 12°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January4.1 mm156%60%29°-2°
February3.0 mm146%78%31°
March6.1 mm240%72%33°
April16 mm444%60%37°
May30 mm647%55%41°
June72 mm957%37%38°
July108 mm1468%24%37°
August94 mm1273%22%37°
September88 mm974%23%29°
October37 mm570%31%29°
November7.4 mm261%58%30°
December2.8 mm161%58%28°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Mexico City climate questions

How much rain does Mexico City get?

Mexico City gets 468 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 65 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Mexico City?

July is the wettest month in Mexico City, with 108 mm. December is the driest, with 3 mm.

How many rainy days does Mexico City have a year?

Mexico City has about 65 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 14.

What is the hottest month in Mexico City?

April is the warmest month in Mexico City, with an average high of 28°C.

What is the coldest month in Mexico City?

January is the coldest month in Mexico City, with an average low of 8°C.

What is the record high temperature in Mexico City?

The record high at the Mexico City station is 41°C, set on May 12, 2026. The record low is -2°C, on January 28, 1988.

What is the sunniest month in Mexico City?

February is the sunniest month in Mexico City, with sunshine about 78% of daylight hours. August is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Mexico City?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March, June, and August to December, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station MEXICO CITY (7 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station MEXICO CITY.