January in Mexico City
What’s on in Mexico City in January. Typical daytime highs around 73°F (23°C).
- Monarch Overwintering, Michoacan, Mid-November 2026 to mid-March 2027
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What to see
Start with the sights.
01What to seeMexico City Metropolitan CathedralExplore →
The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Assumption of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven, also commonly called the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral, is the cathedral church of the Catholic Archdiocese of Mexico.
02What to seeTemplo MayorExplore →
The Templo Mayor was the main temple of the Mexica people in their capital city of Tenōchtitlan, which is now Mexico City.
03What to seePalace of Fine artsExplore →
The Palacio de Bellas Artes is a prominent cultural center in Mexico City.
04What to seeBiblioteca VasconcelosExplore →
A vast "megalibrary" of suspended glass-and-steel stacks around a whale skeleton, seemingly floating.
05What to seeMexican Football FederationExplore →
The Mexican Football Federation, abbreviated as FMF, is the official governing body of football in Mexico.
More sights (3)
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National Museum of Anthropology
The Aztec Sun Stone and Mesoamerica's greatest archaeological trove.
07Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is a 4.304 km (2.674 mi) motorsport race track in Mexico City, Mexico, named after the racing drivers Ricardo Rodríguez (1942–1962) and Pedro Rodríguez (1940–1971).
08Frida Kahlo Museum
The Frida Kahlo Museum, also known as The Blue House for the structure's cobalt-blue walls, is a historic house museum and art museum dedicated to the life and work of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
Where to eat
Where to eat in Mexico City
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Los Cocuyos
A round-the-clock downtown stand beloved for suadero and campechano tacos from a bubbling copper pot.
02Rosetta
No. 46 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, Mexico City, Mexico.
03Tacos El Califa de Leon
The tiny Mexico City taqueria that became the first taco stand in the world to earn a Michelin star, famous for its gaonera.
04Tacos Los Parados
A late-night Mexico City staple grilling costilla, longaniza, and pastor until dawn.
05Carnitas El Momo
Weekend-only artisanal carnitas slow-cooked in copper, a Taco Chronicles standout.
06Tacos Hola El Guero
A Condesa lunchtime favorite with a rotating lineup of guisado tacos chosen fresh from the pots.
07Taqueria Orinoco
A cult northern-style chain grilling trompo pastor and crispy chicharron into the early hours.
08El Pescadito
Sonoran-style battered fish and shrimp tacos, piled with toppings at a busy self-serve bar.
Mexico City, photographed in 2018
Aerial view taken with drone of the Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, Mexico City, Mexico
Month by month
Mexico City, month by month.
What to plan a trip around, month by month.
February in Mexico City
What’s on in Mexico City in February. Typical daytime highs around 77°F (25°C).
- Monarch Overwintering, Michoacan, Mid-November 2026 to mid-March 2027
March in Mexico City
What’s on in Mexico City in March. One of the best months to visit Mexico City. Typical daytime highs around 82°F (28°C).
- Monarch Overwintering, Michoacan, Mid-November 2026 to mid-March 2027
April in Mexico City
Mexico City in April. One of the best months to visit Mexico City. Typical daytime highs around 82°F (28°C).
May in Mexico City
Mexico City in May. One of the best months to visit Mexico City. Typical daytime highs around 82°F (28°C).
November in Mexico City
What’s on in Mexico City in November. One of the best months to visit Mexico City. Typical daytime highs around 75°F (24°C).
- Monarch Overwintering, Michoacan, Mid-November 2026 to mid-March 2027
- Dia de los Muertos, November 1 to 2, 2027
- Dia de los Muertos, November 1 to 2, 2026
December in Mexico City
What’s on in Mexico City in December. Typical daytime highs around 72°F (22°C).
- Monarch Overwintering, Michoacan, Mid-November 2026 to mid-March 2027
Make a plan
Before you go.
Transport, fares & local advice
Getting there
Fly into Benito Juárez (MEX) / Felipe Ángeles (NLU).
Know before you go
- Take it slow the first day, the altitude is 2,240m.
- Use Uber or the Metro; hail taxis less.
- Tap water isn't potable, drink bottled.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mexico City?
The best time to visit Mexico City is Mar–May & Nov, in Mexico.
Where is Mexico City?
Mexico City is in Mexico. The nearest major airport is Benito Juárez (MEX) / Felipe Ángeles (NLU).
What is Mexico City known for?
Aztec ruins, the Anthropology Museum, and the taco capital of the planet.
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