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Mexico City in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Mexico City in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Mexico City, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Mexico City in October 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Mexico City in October? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +72°F and about 4 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 9 rainy days and 77 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+32°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
77 mm
Total precipitation
63%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Mexico City has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Mexico City in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Mexico City for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +81°F during the day to a minimum of +48°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +75°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +77°F to +75°F.

Is Mexico City warm or cold in October?

Mexico City is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +72°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +55°F to +52°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Mexico City:

Climate in Mexico City in October

Mexico City weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+72°F+72°F+72°F
Min. temperature
+37°F+32°F+30°F
Max. temperature
+81°F+82°F+82°F
Rainfall
158 mm77 mm29 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
68%63%58%
Air pressure
1021 HPa1022 HPa1023 HPa
Sunny days
149
Cloudy days
121817
Rainy days
1794
Snowy days
000

October often has better weather than September. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +72°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 158 mm to 77 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 68% to 63%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 1 to 4.

November brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Mexico City in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Mexico City is gradually decreasing during October, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Mexico City based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 77%, leading to total precipitation of around 160 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 36 mm, which is moderate rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Mexico City wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 220 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 16 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Mexico City?

This is the weather in Mexico City in October 2023:
1 October
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+77°F
2 October
☀️
+77°F
3 October
☀️
+77°F
4 October
☀️
+74°F
5 October
🌧️
+71°F
6 October
🌧️
+71°F
7 October
🌧️
+73°F
8 October
☁️
+69°F
9 October
☁️
+64°F
10 October
☁️
+68°F
11 October
☁️
+71°F
12 October
☁️
+77°F
13 October
☁️
+77°F
14 October
☁️
+75°F
15 October
☀️
+79°F
16 October
☀️
+78°F
17 October
☁️
+78°F
18 October
🌧️
+69°F
19 October
☁️
+62°F
20 October
☁️
+70°F
21 October
☁️
+70°F
22 October
🌧️
+77°F
23 October
☁️
+79°F
24 October
☁️
+80°F
25 October
☀️
+79°F
26 October
☁️
+78°F
27 October
☁️
+77°F
28 October
☁️
+79°F
29 October
🌧️
+78°F
30 October
☁️
+76°F
31 October
🌧️
+75°F
In October 2023 Mexico City had 7 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +63°F. The average humidity was 64%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 24%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Mexico City climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Mexico City in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1999 (+73°F) and the highest in 2021 (+78°F). The driest year was 1987 with only 5 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 348 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Mexico City in October:

Is October a good time to visit Mexico City?

October is a really good time to go to Mexico City. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Mexico City.

Can you sunbathe in Mexico City in October?

October has mild temperatures in Mexico City. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Mexico City rainy in October?

Mexico City is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Mexico City in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Mexico City in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Mexico

Check out the weather for other cities in Mexico.

Monthly weather in Mexico City

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Mexico City, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.