The best months to visit Mexico City are Oct – May. 15–26°C, dry season.
Quick facts
Currency MXN (Peso) 1 USD ≈ 17.5 MXN
Language Spanish Limited English outside tourist areas
Timezone CST (UTC−6) No daylight saving since 2022
Best Months Oct – May 15–26°C, dry season
Daily Budget ~$40–80 USD MXN 700–1,400 budget–midrange
Visa Visa-free most 180 days for US/EU/UK citizens
When to go
An ancient lake-city of 22 million where Aztec ruins sit beside art deco palaces and the world's best street tacos cost less than a dollar.
Getting Around in Mexico City
- Metro CDMX: 12 lines, MXN 5 per ride, runs 5am–midnight (6am–midnight Sat, 7am–midnight Sun)
- Metrobús: MXN 7 per ride, dedicated bus lanes. Line 1 runs the length of Insurgentes. Rechargeable MB card required
- Uber is safe, cheap, and widely used. A 20-minute ride costs MXN 50–100. Always confirm the plate number
For itineraries, costs and practical travel advice, see the full Mexico City travel guide.
Timezone: CST (UTC−6) (No daylight saving since 2022)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mexico City?
The best months to visit Mexico City are Oct – May (15–26°C, dry season), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Mexico City budget breakdown.
