Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Mexico City in February
Mexico City warms up: highs climb to 74°F (23°C), from 69°F in January, with lows of 44°F (7°C) and about 0.5 in (12 mm) of rain.
At 99/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 74°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 44°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 0.5 in (12 mm)
- Humidity
- 55%
- Cloud cover
- 32%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 22 min
- Comfort score
- 99/100 · Great
What February feels like
Warm afternoons near 74°F (23°C) make long days outdoors easy.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 16°C (30°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Rain is scarce: about 0.5 in (12 mm) for the whole month.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 32%.
Plan around February
February is one of Mexico City's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 74°F, up from 69°F in January.
- Comfort holds steady from January (98 → 99/100).
- February sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends.
What to pack for February
- Light, breathable clothes74°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 44°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Mexico City in February
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Palacio de Bellas Artes
Art nouveau and deco palace with murals by Rivera, Siqueiros and Orozco.
Licorería Limantour
Roma Norte cocktail bar regularly ranked among the world's best.
Templo Mayor
Excavated Aztec temple beside the Zócalo, with a museum of finds from Tenochtitlan.
Contramar
Lunch institution in Roma Norte for tuna tostadas and red-and-green pescado a la talla.
Xochimilco
Canal network where you hire a painted trajinera boat with mariachis drifting by.
Nearby in February
- Puebla in February~66 mi · highs 74°F, 0.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Oaxaca in February~227 mi · highs 80°F, 0.2 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Guadalajara in February~287 mi · highs 80°F, 0.7 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Mexico City?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 99/100. Expect highs of 74°F (23°C) and 0.5 in (12 mm) of rain. February is inside the Oct – Apr window our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends.
How hot is Mexico City in February?
Average highs are 74°F (23°C) and average lows 44°F (7°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Mexico City in February?
Not much: about 0.5 in (12 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 31.2 in (792 mm).
What should I pack for Mexico City in February?
Bring light, breathable clothes (74°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 44°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Mexico City
Routes in season in February
- Mexico City to Oaxaca Oct – Apr
Planning Mexico City in February?
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