July in Mexico City is a cool, green, rainy summer, which surprises everyone who packed for Cancún.
Weather#
| Typical | |
|---|---|
| Mornings | Clear |
| Days | ~24°C / 75°F |
| Afternoons | Storms most days, 4 to 7 |
| Nights | ~12°C / 54°F |
| Air | Clean |
What's on#
- Mexican school holidays from early July: families at Chapultepec, the zoo, the museums, Six Flags. Teotihuacán has more domestic groups; go at opening.
- Concerts: the fullest calendar of the year at Foro Sol, the Palacio de los Deportes and the Auditorio Nacional.
- Guelaguetza, Oaxaca, the last two Mondays: Mexico City to Oaxaca for the trip; Oaxaca guide.
What to do#
The rainy-season day: mornings out, a long lunch, the storm from a bar, dinner under a clean sky. Things to do, day trips, the 5-day itinerary.
Prices#
Moderate; domestic demand replaces international. On a budget, neighbourhoods.
Pack#
A jacket, layers, an umbrella, shoes for puddles. Not beach clothes. First time in Mexico City.
With a chilango#
A concert with someone who knows the venue, a Sunday with a family at Chapultepec: post your dates on Roavi Community and a Local Friend can take you.
Mexico City in July? Spend an evening with someone who lives there.
Meet a Local FriendFrequently Asked Questions
What is the weather like in Mexico City in July?
Mild and rainy: highs around 24°C (75°F), lows around 12°C (54°F), clear mornings, a thunderstorm most afternoons, cool clear evenings. Bring a jacket; summer here is cooler than most visitors expect.Is July a good time to visit Mexico City?
Good: mild, green, clean air, moderate prices, and the rain keeps to the afternoons. Expect more Mexican families at the sights during school holidays and more concerts to choose from.July or August in Mexico City?
Nearly the same: both mild and rainy. July has the Guelaguetza in Oaxaca for a side trip; late August gets busier as holidays end and the Independence build-up starts. Pick by your calendar.What is the Guelaguetza?
Oaxaca's great indigenous dance festival, the last two Mondays of July, with delegations from across the state performing on the hill above the city. A six-hour bus or one-hour flight from Mexico City; book Oaxaca hotels months ahead.
This article was written with the help of AI and reviewed by the Roavi team.
