Mexico City in April
Great time to visit
Beautiful month with blooming trees and warm weather. Just watch out for Holy Week when the city essentially shuts down for several days.
Weather
April brings warmer days but stays dry and pleasant. The jacaranda trees bloom purple across the city, creating stunning street scenes. Occasional afternoon showers start appearing but nothing serious.
27°C high12°C low5 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$90/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Semana Santa (Holy Week)
- •Festival Internacional de Cine de Guadalajara (Mexico City screenings)
April Tips
- •Holy Week means many restaurants and shops close Thursday-Sunday
- •April is jacaranda season - Polanco and Roma Norte look incredible
All Months
October through April is peak season for good reason — the weather is damn near perfect. Highs hover around 75°F, humidity stays low, and rain is rare. December and January get chilly at night (bring a jacket), but days are sunny and crisp.
May through September is rainy season, which sounds worse than it is. Most rain comes in afternoon thunderstorms that clear within an hour. The city turns green, hotel prices drop 30%, and you'll have major attractions mostly to yourself.
Avoid Holy Week (the week before Easter) and Christmas week unless you enjoy crowds and inflated prices. Día de los Muertos in early November is spectacular but book accommodations months ahead.
Here's the thing about Mexico City's altitude: it takes 2-3 days to adjust. Drink more water than you think you need, go easy on alcohol the first night, and don't plan intense activities on day one.
Mexico City Scores
Solo
8/10
Couples
7/10
Families
7/10
Adventure
6/10
Budget
9/10
Luxury
7/10
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