Month guide · Mexico City · Mexico
Mexico City in September
What September is really like in Mexico City: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
September is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 18 rainy days and roughly 12.2 hours of daylight. Still rainy, with patriotic decorations everywhere for Independence Day.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 18
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 8th-warmest month in Mexico City: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 18 of its 30 days. Compared with August (23°C (73°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs stay near 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:24
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:39
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
Autumn (September–November). Independence celebrations in September, rains easing in October and the Day of the Dead in early November, the busiest time of the year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 3 for crowds (the peak is November at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in November). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in September
- El Grito independence celebration in the Zócalo (night of 15 September)
- Independence Day military parade (16 September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Historic site · Centro Histórico
Templo Mayor
Visit the museum after the ruins; its scale models help make sense of the layers you have just walked over.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Iconic
- Rainy day
Architecture · Centro Histórico
Palacio de Bellas Artes
The white-marble Palacio de Bellas Artes, finished in 1934 with an Art Nouveau exterior and an Art Deco interior, is Mexico's leading arts venue.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Architecture
- Iconic
- Rainy day
Museum · Chapultepec
National Museum of Anthropology
Head straight to the Mexica (Aztec) hall at the back of the ground floor before groups arrive, and allow at least half a day.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Iconic
- Rainy day
- Kids
Museum · Polanco
Museo Soumaya
Carlos Slim's free museum in Plaza Carso is housed in a curving building covered in about 16,000 hexagonal aluminium tiles.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 12°C and 18 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Mexico City?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–April and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Mexico City in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Mexico City?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still rainy, with patriotic decorations everywhere for Independence Day.
+How warm is Mexico City in September?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mexico City in September?
Expect rain on about 18 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.