Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City Ciudad Universitaria de la UNAM
Mexico UNESCO World Heritage Site
Ciudad Universitaria is the campus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was designed by architects Mario Pani and Enrique del Moral and covers an area of approximately 1.77 km². It is one of the most looked-up sights in Mexico on English Wikipedia, ranking 52nd among all the country's sights.
Planning a visit
The driest months for a visit are December, January, and February. The wettest months are June through September, with July receiving about 190 mm of rain. During these months, daily high temperatures range from 19 °C to 23 °C, while daily lows range from 5 °C to 11 °C.
The campus is 6 km from Mexico City. Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is the nearest airport, located 17 km away. Visitors can combine a visit to the campus with the Frida Kahlo Museum (3.7 km), the Leon Trotsky House Museum (4.1 km), or the Anahuacalli Museum (4.7 km). Other nearby locations include the Luis Barragán House and Studio (8.8 km) and Chapultepec (9 km).
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 23 °C. The wettest is July, with about 190 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 12 | 11 | 13 | 27 | 64 | 160 | 190 | 188 | 158 | 63 | 13 | 6 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 21 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 15 | 6 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
