AI-generatedMexico City at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – May
- Warmest month
- Apr · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,810 h
- Rain a year
- 477 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 2,240 m
Climate in Mexico City
Mexico City has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. April is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year, Mexico City is moderately sunny; March is the sunniest month with 5.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: October – May
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
06:3018:14
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Mexico City in October?
In October, Mexico City is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mexico City.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 44 min06:30 – 18:14
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 65 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−6America/Mexico_City
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %20 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %73 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Mexico City
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.2 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Mexico City, 36 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 8 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Mexico City
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Mexico City: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Mexico City has about 8 rainy days with 43 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 86 | 20° | 6° | 4.9 h | 1 | 6 |
| FebruaryFeb | 89 | 22° | 7° | 5.7 h | 1 | 6 |
| MarchMar | 89 | 24° | 8° | 5.8 h | 2 | 7 |
| AprilApr | 88 | 26° | 10° | 5.3 h | 4 | 15 |
| MayMay | 81 | 25° | 11° | 4.6 h | 6 | 23 |
| JuneJun | 66 | 23° | 13° | 4.5 h | 13 | 84 |
| JulyJul | 64 | 22° | 12° | 5.6 h | 16 | 87 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 22° | 12° | 5.8 h | 16 | 94 |
| SeptemberSep | 56 | 21° | 12° | 3.5 h | 16 | 98 |
| OctoberOct | 76 | 20° | 10° | 4.2 h | 8 | 43 |
| NovemberNov | 85 | 20° | 8° | 4.6 h | 2 | 9 |
| DecemberDec | 86 | 20° | 7° | 4.9 h | 1 | 5 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
19.43° N, 99.13° W · 2,240 m · America/Mexico_City
Best time to visit Mexico City
The best time to visit Mexico City is from October to May. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is September with 98 mm.
Mexico City through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mexico City in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 24–26 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Mexico City in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–23 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Mexico City in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 20–21 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Mexico City in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 20–22 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Mexico City for you.
Your best months: February – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Mexico City month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
86January20° · 5 h
In January, Mexico City is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Mexico City.
Mexico City in January89February22° · 6 h
In February, Mexico City is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Mexico City.
Mexico City in February89March24° · 6 h
In March, Mexico City is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Mexico City.
Mexico City in March88April26° · 5 h
In April, Mexico City is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Mexico City.
Mexico City in April81May25° · 5 h
In May, Mexico City is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 23 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Mexico City.
Mexico City in May66June23° · 5 h
In June, Mexico City is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Mexico City.
Mexico City in June64July22° · 6 h
In July, Mexico City is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 87 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Mexico City.
Mexico City in July63August22° · 6 h
In August, Mexico City is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 94 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Mexico City.
Mexico City in August56September21° · 4 h
In September, Mexico City is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 98 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Mexico City.
Mexico City in September76October20° · 4 h
In October, Mexico City is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mexico City.
Mexico City in October85November20° · 5 h
In November, Mexico City is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Mexico City.
Mexico City in November86December20° · 5 h
In December, Mexico City is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Mexico City.
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Mexico City vs. Puerto Vallarta
In October Mexico City has the better holiday weather (score 76 vs. 48). During the day Puerto Vallarta is 9 °C warmer than Mexico City. Puerto Vallarta gets 2 more hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Mexico City | Puerto Vallarta |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 76 | 48 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 29° |
| Sea | – | 30° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 18 |
| Best time | Oct – May | Nov – May |
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- 3Puerto Vallarta29°30°70
- 4Tulum29°29°70
- 5Cancún28°29°70
- 6Playa del Carmen29°29°69
Planning a trip to Mexico City
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 15 min
- Distance
- 8,910 km
- Time zone
- UTC−6
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Mexico City
When is the best time to visit Mexico City?
The best time to visit Mexico City is from October to May. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Mexico City?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 10 °C. January is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in Mexico City?
Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is September with 98 mm. The driest month is December with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mexico City get?
Mexico City gets around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 5.8 hours a day; in September there are 3.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Mexico City in?
Mexico City uses the time zone America/Mexico_City, at UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Mexico City?
A nonstop flight from London to Mexico City takes about 11 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,910 km.
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