Mexico City — time and weather
Mexico City is a city in Mexico, in the America/Mexico_City time zone. This page shows the current local time in Mexico City and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Mexico City
Local time in Mexico City is based on the America/Mexico_City time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Mexico is a country in North America with ancient civilisations, a diverse cuisine, beaches and vibrant traditions.
More about the country: Mexico →What to see in Mexico City
Sights and historical places
- the Zócalo main square with the cathedral
- the Aztec Templo Mayor
- the Palace of Fine Arts
- the Coyoacán district
Museums
- the National Museum of Anthropology
- the Frida Kahlo Museum
- the Palace of Fine Arts
Where to spend time
- Chapultepec Park
- the canals of Xochimilco with their boats
- the Condesa district
Local cuisine
Mexican cuisine — tacos, tamales and street food; markets and cafes in the Roma and Condesa districts.
Climate in Mexico City: month by month
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with average daytime highs of 28.8 °C; the coolest is December, around 22.5 °C by day and 8.4 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in September (~253 mm) and is lowest in January (~5 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| February | 25 | 8 | 7 | 2 |
| March | 28 | 11 | 6 | 2 |
| April | 29 | 12 | 13 | 4 |
| May | 29 | 14 | 61 | 8 |
| June | 26 | 14 | 182 | 17 |
| July | 24 | 14 | 180 | 23 |
| August | 23 | 13 | 214 | 26 |
| September | 23 | 13 | 253 | 24 |
| October | 23 | 12 | 100 | 14 |
| November | 24 | 10 | 14 | 2 |
| December | 22 | 8 | 8 | 2 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Mexico City are January–February, July, October–December: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Mexico City: Sunrise 06:18 · Sunset 19:02 · Day length 12:43
Time difference from Mexico City right now:
| New York | −2 h |
| London | −7 h |
| Dubai | −10 h |
| Tokyo | −15 h |
| Paris | −8 h |
| Sydney | −16 h |