Have you ever wondered what is the best time to visit the CDMX? Here we bring you the answer, as well as some recommendations and events not to be missed.
The first thing to mention is that Mexico City always has interesting activities. No matter the date, at all times you’ll come across something, whether it’s exhibitions, concerts or gastronomic events. However, there are certain seasons when you will find more to do.
Finally, we must clarify that in this article, when we refer to the best season to visit CDMX, we are only taking into account the events and activities that take place, not the cost of lodging or its derivatives. Now: let’s go to the General Info.
Autumn: the best time to visit the CDMX
We all love autumn, don’t we? This is an excellent season to visit Mexico City, mainly because of the weather. Between September and December it rains less and, although there are clear skies, it is certainly not as hot, which provides a perfect environment for sightseeing ☀️.
In fact it is during the fall when we can enjoy many events, mainly related to the Day of the Dead. For example, every year a mega ofrenda is set up in the Zócalo of Mexico City, and there is a parade for this festivity, Mega Catrinas Procession (which already has a date for this 2024), events everywhere, alebrijes parade (this year’s edition has already been announced) and even night bike rides, to which you can go in costume.
The museums also often have activities and events related to Day of the Dead, so no matter where you go, you’ll find something to do, including food festivals where you’ll taste pan de muerto. Of course we can’t leave out the fact that Paseo de la Reforma is filled with cempasúchil flowers and amazing pictures can be taken.
While Day of the Dead is an excellent time to visit the CDMX, there are also things to see once the holiday is over. In November, the parade for the anniversary of the beginning of the Mexican Revolution takes place, Christmas events begin to appear and Paseo de la Reforma is filled with Christmas Eve flowers.
It is worth mentioning that it is just in autumn when we can see the buildings of Mexico City’s Zócalo decorated, both for Day of the Dead and Christmas. Of course, we cannot leave out the Christmas party in the Plaza de la Constitución, which has been held in recent years.
But be careful: you must take into account that, due to all the events and tourist offer, during autumn you will find a lot of people everywhere. So we recommend you to organize your itinerary well and arrive early to the events you wish to attend.
Spring: another must-see season in CDMX
Another season when it is incredible to visit Mexico City is during the spring. While it’s getting warmer, there are plenty of things to do, such as evening picnics in Chapultepec, bike rides and more.
During the Easter vacations we can find many activities not to be missed, such as the Forest Festival in Chapultepec and even book auctions. Of course, we cannot forget the flower festivals and the countless music festivals. In this season there are people vacationing, but not as many as in the fall.
Recommendations for visiting the CDMX
Before you pack your bags, here are some recommendations:
- Prepare your trip in advance: if you are coming during the holiday season, we recommend you to check the dates of the most important events so that you can attend all of them
- Check schedules of the places you want to visit: most museums (and even the first section of the Chapultepec Forest) are closed on monday. So take your precautions and organize your visit in advance so you don’t find it closed.
- Don’t trust the weather: if there is something that distinguishes the CDMX is that the weather can be very diverse in the same day. It can even get very hot during the day and rain in the afternoon/evening. You never know, so come prepared.
- Public transportation: please note that, except in a few cases, you will need an integrated mobility card to access public transportation in the CDMX. It costs $15 and you can get it at the Metro. You can recharge money in the machines of each transport. It will serve you for Metrobus, Metro, Cablebus, Trolebus and more.
- Assistance modules: There are tourist assistance modules in Mexico City. In this page you can find the location of each one. If you need help or guidance during your visit, do not hesitate to come to us.
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