Mexico · 19°26′N 99°08′W

Mexico City

Tacos, museums, markets and ancient pyramids nearby.

Good for: Big city, Food, Nightlife, History & culture, Nature, Doing nothing
Rough daily spend: around $70 per person mid-range, not counting getting there (our estimate; it varies a lot)
Mildest months: January, February, March, November and December

Best time to visit Mexico City

Warmest in April (around 28° by day), coolest in January (22° by day, 7° at night). January has the fewest wet days (2). For walking around in comfortable weather, aim for January, February, March, November and December.

Average weather by month in Mexico City
Month	High	Low	Wet days	Rain	Sun / day
Jan	22°	7°	2	9 mm	10.2 h
Feb	25°	8°	2	9 mm	11 h
Mar	27°	10°	5	20 mm	11.4 h
Apr	28°	12°	7	30 mm	11.8 h
May	28°	13°	12	69 mm	11.9 h
Jun	25°	13°	20	180 mm	10.8 h
Jul	23°	13°	27	232 mm	10.9 h
Aug	23°	13°	27	249 mm	10.5 h
Sep	22°	13°	24	228 mm	9.8 h
Oct	23°	11°	14	88 mm	9.9 h
Nov	23°	9°	4	23 mm	10.3 h
Dec	22°	8°	3	8 mm	10.4 h

Averages for 2016–2025 from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (CC BY 4.0), for the point at 19°26′N 99°08′W. Wet day = 1 mm or more. Highlighted months are mild (18–27° highs) and fairly dry.

What to pack for Mexico City

For four nights, based on the weather above. Every trip also needs the basics: documents, chargers, toiletries and any medication.

April

4 × T-shirts or vests
2 × shorts or skirts
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Sunscreen

January

4 × tops
2 × trousers or jeans
Light jumper
Light jacket

Either way

5 × underwear
5 × socks
Something to sleep in
Comfortable walking shoes
Small cross-body bag
Transit card or app set up

Going with a group? The planner builds a shared list where each person ticks their own things and claims the shared ones.

Going with friends?

One link for the group: find the days you’re all free, vote on what to do, get a day-by-day route and a shared packing list. No sign-up.

Plan Mexico City