Mexico City in September

Rain; Independence Day on 15–16 September.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

September is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• NovemberGreatDry; Day of the Dead crowds in early November.
• JanuaryGreatDry and cool mornings.
• FebruaryGreatDry and mild.
• MarchGreatDry; warming up.

• Mexico CityHighs around 22 °C (72 °F), lows around 11 °C (52 °F), rain on about 17 daysHighs around 72 °F (22 °C), lows around 52 °F (11 °C), rain on about 17 days
• Central highlands, Mexico · Mexico City, Puebla, Oaxaca, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuatorainy

  Dry, sunny and mild Nov–Apr with cold nights (near 5 °C (41 °F) in Dec–Jan); afternoon storms May–Oct, mornings usually clear. Air quality in Mexico City is worst Feb–May.Dry, sunny and mild Nov–Apr with cold nights (near 41 °F (5 °C) in Dec–Jan); afternoon storms May–Oct, mornings usually clear. Air quality in Mexico City is worst Feb–May.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Rainy season

  Jun–Sep · Citywide

  Afternoon storms most days; mornings are best for outdoor sights.

• Independence Day

  15–16 September · Zócalo

  The Grito on the 15th fills the square; roads are closed and hotels fill.

Crowds · Mexico overall

Low

Prices · Mexico overall

Low

Mexico overall: Peak hurricane month on both coasts; Independence Day (16 Sep) parties.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Mexico City, side by side.

• A warm layer for the evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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