Mexico City
Tacos at lunch, murals in public buildings and walkable neighborhoods in one of the largest cities on Earth.
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Mexico City is the capital of Mexico, set in a high valley about 2,240 meters (7,350 feet) above sea level. Altitude can make the first day tiring, so take the walking and the drinks slowly until you adjust. The city is large, but the areas most travelers use are walkable: the Centro Histórico, the tree-lined streets of Roma and Condesa, and the older lanes of Coyoacán.
Food is a big reason to go, from street tacos at lunch to market stalls and long sit-down meals. The National Museum of Anthropology in Chapultepec Park is a strong draw, and the city's history runs from Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital built on islands in a lake, to colonial churches and palaces raised over its ruins. It suits travelers who like busy, layered cities and don't mind long days on the metro. The dry season, roughly November to April, brings milder weather. Four or five days covers the core neighborhoods at an easy pace.
Mexico City in five
- Take the altitude seriouslyAt about 2,240 m, go easy on the first day.
- Ride the metro off-peakIt is cheap and fast but packed at rush hour. At peak times, the front cars are reserved for women and children.
- Museums close on MondaysIncluding the Museo Nacional de Antropología and the Casa Azul, which sells timed tickets online.
- Go to Teotihuacán at openingAbout an hour by bus. Arrive early, before the heat and the tour groups.Teotihuacán day trip
- Plan for Día de MuertosNovember 1–2, with events in the days before.Día de Muertos
Things to do in Mexico City
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Need to know
- Airport
- Benito Juárez (MEX), 20–40 min to Roma by taxi
- Getting around
- Metro, Metrobús, Uber and DiDi
- Best base
- Roma or Condesa
- Altitude
- About 2,240 m
- Emergency
- 911
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryClear2 rainy daysHigh22°Low9°Dry, cool nightsJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 8 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, cool nights
- FebruaryClear2 rainy daysHigh24°Low10°Dry, sunnyFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 8 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, sunny
- MarchClear4 rainy daysHigh27°Low12°Warm, jacarandasMarchClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 15 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, jacarandas
- AprilClear7 rainy daysHigh27°Low13°Warmest, dryAprilClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 30 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warmest, dry
- MayClear12 rainy daysHigh28°Low15°Warm, hazyMayClear
Good
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 68 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, hazy
- JuneRain20 rainy daysHigh25°Low14°Afternoon rainJuneRain
Mixed
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 211 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Afternoon rain
- JulyRain27 rainy daysHigh23°Low13°Rainy seasonJulyRain
Poor
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 271 mm
- Rainy days
- 27
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy season
- AugustRain27 rainy daysHigh23°Low13°Rainy seasonAugustRain
Poor
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 277 mm
- Rainy days
- 27
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy season
- SeptemberRain24 rainy daysHigh22°Low13°Rain, Sept 16SeptemberRain
Poor
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 258 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain, Sept 16
- OctoberRain13 rainy daysHigh22°Low12°Drying outOctoberRain
Good
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 80 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Drying out
- NovemberClear4 rainy daysHigh23°Low10°Día de MuertosNovemberClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 21 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Día de Muertos
- DecemberClear2 rainy daysHigh22°Low9°Dry, holidaysDecemberClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 6 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, holidays
Average daily high and low in Mexico City, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Mexico City
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
23
- Feels like
- 20°
- Humidity
- 31%
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Mexico City
02:37 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today24°10°0%Monday: Fog. High 24°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue26°10°0%Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High 26°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed25°11°0%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 25°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu26°10°8%Thursday: Cloudy. High 26°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Fri26°12°37%Friday: Drizzle. High 26°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 37%.
- Sat23°12°53%Saturday: Drizzle. High 23°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 53%.
- Sun20°10°53%Sunday: Drizzle. High 20°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 53%.
Updated 12:08 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 18.81 MXN
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Coming up
- Mexico CityDía de MuertosOct 31 – Nov 2, 2026 · Read the event guide
- Estadio GNP Seguros · concertKarol G TropitourNov 13 – 15, 2026 · Rooms near the venue
- Estadio GNP Seguros · concertBruno Mars The Romantic TourDec 3 – 11, 2026 · Rooms near the venue
- Arena CDMX · concertWestlife 25: The Anniversary World TourFeb 27, 2027 · Rooms near the venue
- CDMX Arena · concertNickelback Everything Under the Sun Tour 2027May 7, 2027 · Rooms near the venue
Day trips by train
- Teotihuacánabout 1 hour by busThe Avenue of the Dead and the Pyramid of the Sun; arrive at opening.Read the guide
- Pueblaabout 2 hours by busColonial center, talavera tile and mole in a city of churches.Read the guide
- Tepoztlánabout 1.5 hours by busA mountain town below a hilltop pyramid, busiest on weekends.Read the guide
Before you go to Mexico City
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Rules for Mexico City, checked
- Check whether you need a visa for Mexico and which entry form applies, at gob.mx/sre, before you book.Source
- Declare cash above the legal limit on the customs form at arrival or departure. Check the current amount with Mexican customs (SAT) before you travel.
- Dial 911 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in Mexico City.
- Tipping waiters and taxi drivers is customary. Check the bill first, since some restaurants add a service charge.
Plan around Mexico City
Regions, entry, money and when to go
Read the guideTeotihuacán day tripBy bus, tour or driver
Read the guideTeotihuacán tickets and rulesHours and what to know first
Read the guidePueblaColonial streets two hours east
Read the guideOaxacaMarkets and mezcal, one hour by air
Read the guideVisas and entryStay length and the entry record
Read the guideGetting around MexicoBuses, flights and transfers
Read the guideMexico City FAQ
How many days do you need in Mexico City?
Four days covers the Centro Histórico, Roma and Condesa, Coyoacán and the anthropology museum. Add a fifth for Teotihuacán or Puebla.
Is Mexico City safe for tourists?
The central neighborhoods are busy with visitors. Use app rides or authorized taxis at night, keep your phone out of sight in crowded metro cars, and check your government's current advice.
How do I get from the airport to the center?
Buy an authorized taxi ticket at a counter inside the terminal, or use an app ride or the airport Metrobús. Allow roughly 30–60 minutes depending on traffic.
When is the best time to visit Mexico City?
March to May is warm and dry, and October to November is drier again with Día de Muertos. June to September brings afternoon rain, though mornings are usually clear.
Mexico City or Oaxaca for a first trip?
Mexico City has the museums, the food range and the day trips. Oaxaca is smaller and slower, with markets and mezcal. Many trips do both, with a flight of about an hour between them.