Mexico City July — the Zócalo main square glistening after a heavy rainy-season downpour

Mexico City · Mexico

July

The wettest month of the year — 157mm, but also the cheapest time to access the world's best taco scene.

Strong option

#11 of 12 months

There are better months for Mexico City — see the full ranking below.

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Climate

High

23°C

Low

12°C

Rain

157mm

Sun

5.5hrs/day

30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5

How July scores in Mexico City

Weather
Below average
Value
Excellent
Crowds
Excellent
Events
Average
Atmosphere
Good

What you gain in July

  • Rock-bottom hotel prices: July is the cheapest month of the year for accommodation — Polanco 5-star properties at genuinely budget rates for those willing to work around the rain
  • Tourist-free Teotihuacán: the Pyramid of the Sun and Moon accessible with virtually no crowds — the rain-season visitors who make the trip have the site largely to themselves
  • The taco scene at its most authentic: without tourist crowds, the tlayuda and quesadilla stalls in Tepito, Doctores, and the Mercado de Medellín operate purely for locals

What you sacrifice

  • 157mm of rain: the heaviest month of the year — nearly daily heavy downpours that can last several hours, not just a brief afternoon shower
  • Some archaeological zones close or restrict access during severe storms, and outdoor activities become genuinely difficult to plan
  • 70% humidity: the city feels subtropical rather than highland; the pleasant dry-season climate is fully suspended

How July compares to November (best month)

FactorJulyNovember
Weather
3
9
Value
8
5
Crowds
8
4

July in other destinations

Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Mexico City, not across destinations. Methodology →