Best Time to Visit Mexico City for Backpacking – April Scores 98/100

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Backpacking Potential

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Based on optimal climate

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April, March, May

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June, July, August, September

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11°C – 16°C

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The best time to visit Mexico City for backpacking is April, March, May, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Mexico City

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	21°	12	1.9	35%	dry
February	85Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	23°	5	1	35%	dry
March	97Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	24°	11	2.1	46%	dry
April	98Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	25°	28	5.4	43%	dry
May	92Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	25°	82	10.8	48%	shoulder
June	79Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	16°	24°	173	16.8	54%	wet
July	77Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	15°	22°	213	21.7	56%	wet
August	55Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 20Weather conditions can vary significantly.	15°	22°	230	21.3	57%	wet
September	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	15°	21°	196	18.2	59%	wet
October	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	14°	22°	82	11.2	51%	shoulder
November	84Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	21°	24	4.2	38%	dry
December	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	20°	6	1.4	37%	dry