End of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Mexico City in April
Mexico City's warmest month brings highs averaging 82°F (28°C), lows of 51°F (10°C) and about 0.9 in (22 mm) of rain.
At 94/100 for comfort (6th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 82°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 51°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 0.9 in (22 mm)
- Humidity
- 48%
- Cloud cover
- 40%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 27 min
- Comfort score
- 94/100 · Great
What April feels like
Days are warm, averaging 82°F (28°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 17°C (31°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Rain is scarce: about 0.9 in (22 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around April
April is one of Mexico City's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by May, the score drops to 88/100.
- Comfort slips from 99/100 in March to 94/100.
- April sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends.
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clothes82°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 51°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Mexico City in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Xochimilco
Canal network where you hire a painted trajinera boat with mariachis drifting by.
Museo Nacional de Antropología
Major museum of pre-Hispanic Mexico, home to the Aztec Sun Stone.
Palacio de Bellas Artes
Art nouveau and deco palace with murals by Rivera, Siqueiros and Orozco.
Contramar
Lunch institution in Roma Norte for tuna tostadas and red-and-green pescado a la talla.
Pujol
Enrique Olvera's flagship tasting menu, known for the aged mole madre.
Nearby in April
- Puebla in April~66 mi · highs 82°F, 1.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Oaxaca in April~227 mi · highs 88°F, 1.3 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Guadalajara in April~287 mi · highs 90°F, 0.1 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,627 m to Mexico City's ~2,228 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Mexico City in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Mexico City?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 94/100. Expect highs of 82°F (28°C) and 0.9 in (22 mm) of rain. April is inside the Oct – Apr window our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends.
How hot is Mexico City in April?
Average highs are 82°F (28°C) and average lows 51°F (10°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Mexico City in April?
Not much: about 0.9 in (22 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 31.2 in (792 mm).
What should I pack for Mexico City in April?
Bring light, breathable clothes (82°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 51°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Mexico City
Routes in season in April
- Mexico City to Oaxaca Oct – Apr
Planning Mexico City in April?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.