Best Time to Visit Mexico City for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

98/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

April, March, May

Avoid

June, July, August, September

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Weather

11°C – 16°C

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Mexico City?

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. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

These months are especially popular among backpackers in Mexico City due to better weather and lower 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