Best Time to Visit Mexico City: Seasons, Jacarandas and Festivals

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Jet Set LatAM · When to Go

Mexico City is a year-round city: at 2,240 meters, summers are never brutal and winters are never truly cold. But the season you pick changes the city’s mood — purple jacarandas in spring, marigolds in fall, afternoon storms in summer.

The short answer

For the best weather, visit from late February to April or late October to early December. Spring brings dry days and jacaranda blossoms; fall brings Día de Muertos and clear, golden light.

Mexico City by season

Dry season (roughly November to April)

Sunny days, cool mornings and chilly nights — December and January evenings call for a real jacket. The trade-off: the dry months can bring hazier air. December is one of the most popular months, with holiday lights and a festive buzz.

Jacaranda season (late February to March)

The city’s answer to cherry blossom season: jacaranda trees turn Paseo de la Reforma, Roma and Condesa a soft violet. It is one of the prettiest times to visit — and Semana Santa, around Easter, adds processions in Centro Histórico.

Rainy season (roughly June to September)

Expect clear mornings and short, heavy afternoon downpours. It is greener, often better value, and the rain rarely ruins a day if you plan museums and long lunches for the afternoon. May, just before the rains, is usually the warmest month.

Fall (late October to November)

The rains fade, marigolds appear everywhere and the city celebrates Día de Muertos on November 1 and 2. Read our Day of the Dead in Mexico City guide for parades and traditions.

Best time for…

• Weather: March, April, November.
• Jacarandas: late February to March.
• Festivals: late October to early November.
• Value: the summer rainy season, outside school holidays.

Know before you go

The altitude catches many visitors off guard: drink water, take it easy on day one and go light on alcohol at first. Pack layers year-round — our guide to what to wear in Mexico City has the details.

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Where to stay

Roma Norte and Condesa for walkable cafés, Polanco for designer shopping and fine dining. See our best neighborhoods in Mexico City. The flight search and live accommodation map below help you plan the rest.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Mexico City?

March or November, for dry, mild weather and seasonal highlights.

When is the rainy season in Mexico City?

Roughly June to September, usually as afternoon storms.

When do jacarandas bloom?

From late February through March.

Is Mexico City cold in winter?

Days are mild, but nights in December and January can be chilly — bring a jacket.

Keep reading

• 3 days in Mexico City

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