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Mexico City -
The best and worst
times to visit

Insights you need to know

Best times

April and May

These two months boast the year's warmest temperatures. It doesn't rain much. Days are often sunny. Daylight sightseeing hours are long.

Least desirable times

December and January

Although day time temperatures are around 20°C (70°F), temperatures can fall to about 5°C (40°F) at night.

Mexico City's infamous smog is worst in wintertime.

Daylight hours available for sightseeing are limited.

On the positive side, rainfall is very light.

July and August

This is the rainiest period of the year. And the city is flooded with tourists, generating long waiting lines at the popular attractions.

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No annual weather extremes

Mexico City rarely suffers from summer heat waves and freezing winters.

Holidays

Avoid the Christmas and Easter periods unless you have a particular reason for experiencing them. Domestic and international tourists flood Mexico City during these times.

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Parque la Venta
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Taxco
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