End of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Mexico City in October
Little changes in Mexico City from September: highs stay near 71°F (22°C), lows near 49°F (10°C), and about 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain falls.
It scores 88/100 for comfort, 8th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 71°F (22°C)
- Avg low
- 49°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 2.5 in (64 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 33 min
- Comfort score
- 88/100 · Great
What October feels like
Days are warm, averaging 71°F (22°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 12°C (22°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Some rain is likely, about 2.5 in (64 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around October
October is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (November – April).
- Comfort improves from 71/100 in September to 88/100.
- October sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clothes71°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 49°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.5 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Mexico City in October
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.
Teotihuacan
Ancient city with the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon along the Avenue of the Dead, an hour north.
Xochimilco
Canal network where you hire a painted trajinera boat with mariachis drifting by.
El Califa de León
Tiny San Rafael taco counter with a Michelin star for its gaonera steak taco.
Pujol
Enrique Olvera's flagship tasting menu, known for the aged mole madre.
Nearby in October
- Puebla in October~66 mi · highs 72°F, 3.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Oaxaca in October~227 mi · highs 74°F, 3.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Guadalajara in October~287 mi · highs 79°F, 2.0 in rain · 4°C (8°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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Mexico City?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 88/100 against a best of 99 in November – April. Expect highs of 71°F (22°C) and 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain. October is inside the Oct – Apr window our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends.
How hot is Mexico City in October?
Average highs are 71°F (22°C) and average lows 49°F (10°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Mexico City in October?
Some: about 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 31.2 in (792 mm).
What should I pack for Mexico City in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (71°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 49°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.5 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Mexico City
Routes in season in October
- Mexico City to Oaxaca Oct – Apr
Planning Mexico City in October?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.