Mexico City weather in October
Mexico City in October averages 18°C (64°F), 79 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Mexico City, October is the fifth coldest, the fifth wettest and the fourth dullest.
- Average temp
- 18°C (64°F)
12–23°C · 53–74°F
- Rainfall
- 79 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 6.2 h
hours per day
What is Mexico City like in October?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Mexico City in October?
A light rain jacket
About 79 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 12°C (53°F).
October compared with September and November
October in Mexico City is 1°C cooler than September and 65 mm drier than it, which averages 19°C (65°F).
October in Mexico City is 1.4°C warmer than November and 69 mm wetter than it, which averages 16°C (61°F).
Daylight in Mexico City in October
On 15 October the sun is up for 11 hours 42 minutes in Mexico City, rising about 06:31 and setting about 18:12 local time.
October ends 31 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 1 hour 36 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Mexico City
Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for Mexico City
What to read before you book.
Mexico City weather by month
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How October compares with the rest of the year
October is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C / 59°F | 7 mm |
| February | 17°C / 63°F | 3 mm |
| March | 19°C / 66°F | 19 mm |
| April | 21°C / 69°F | 27 mm |
| May | 21°C / 69°F | 53 mm |
| June | 20°C / 68°F | 127 mm |
| July | 19°C / 66°F | 176 mm |
| August | 19°C / 66°F | 186 mm |
| September | 19°C / 65°F | 144 mm |
| October | 18°C / 64°F | 79 mm |
| November | 16°C / 61°F | 10 mm |
| December | 16°C / 60°F | 9 mm |
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FAQs about Mexico City in October
October climate averages for Mexico City, 1991–2020.
Mexico City averages 18°C (64°F) in October, ranging from about 12°C (53°F) at night to 23°C (74°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 79 mm falls across October, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. October averages 18°C (64°F) against 16°C (61°F) in November — 1.4°C warmer.
October is 1°C cooler than September, and 65 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is February to May; October sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 6.2 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what October is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 42 minutes of daylight in mid-October, against 13 hours 18 minutes in June and 10 hours 58 minutes in December.
On 15 October, sunrise is about 06:31 and sunset about 18:12 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 31 minutes shorter than it starts.
