March is when Mexico City turns purple, and everybody who's seen it books March forever after.
Weather#
| Typical | |
|---|---|
| Days | ~26°C / 79°F, dry, strong sun |
| Nights | ~9°C / 48°F |
| Rain | Almost none |
| Air | The worst stretch begins (ozone, dry season) |
| Jacarandas | Peak mid-month |
The jacarandas#
Planted by a Japanese gardener a century ago and now the city's spring signature. Reforma, Álvaro Obregón in Roma, Amsterdam and Mazatlán in Condesa, Francisco Sosa in Coyoacán, the UNAM campus. Peak around the middle of March; petals on the pavement by April.
What's on#
- Vive Latino and other festivals, usually in March, at Foro Sol or the Autódromo.
- Spring equinox, 20 or 21 March: Teotihuacán in white. A spectacle; not the day to see the pyramids.
- Benito Juárez Day, the third Monday: a long weekend.
- Festival de México in the Centro Histórico: music, dance and theatre in colonial venues through the month.
What to do#
The jacaranda walk, Chapultepec, Xochimilco on a weekday, Teotihuacán on a non-equinox morning (day trips), the rooftops at sunset. Things to do, the 5-day itinerary.
Prices#
Moderate, rising toward Semana Santa if Easter is early. Where to stay, on a budget.
Pack#
Light clothes, a jacket for nights, a hat and sunscreen for altitude sun. First time in Mexico City.
With a chilango#
The best jacaranda street is a local's street. Post your dates on Roavi Community and a Local Friend can walk you down it, then to the cantina.
Mexico City in jacaranda season? See it with someone who lives there.
Meet a Local FriendFrequently Asked Questions
When do the jacarandas bloom in Mexico City?
From late February through March, peaking around the middle of the month and fading by early April. Best streets: Paseo de la Reforma, Álvaro Obregón in Roma, Amsterdam and Mazatlán in Condesa, Francisco Sosa in Coyoacán, and the UNAM campus.What is the weather like in Mexico City in March?
Warm, dry and sunny: highs around 26°C (79°F), lows around 9°C (48°F), almost no rain, strong sun at altitude. Afternoons can feel hot; evenings are pleasant with a light jacket.Should I go to Teotihuacán for the spring equinox?
Only if you want the spectacle: tens of thousands in white climbing the Pyramid of the Sun (when climbing is permitted) to absorb energy on the 20th or 21st. For the pyramids themselves, any other weekday at opening is far better.Is air quality bad in Mexico City in March?
March to May is the worst stretch: dry season, heat, ozone, occasional contingency alerts that restrict cars. Most visitors notice nothing; people with asthma should check the daily index and plan indoor afternoons on bad days.
