Historic center of Mexico City
Mexico City, Mexico UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Historic center of Mexico City is a protected old town and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the 66 sights of Mexico featured on this site and is ranked 30th in popularity among the country's sights based on English Wikipedia lookups.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between December and April, when temperatures are warmer and rainfall is low. From January to April, daily highs range from 20 °C to 24 °C and rainfall is minimal. From May to October, the area experiences more rain, with the wettest months being July and August, which see about 151 mm and 146 mm of rain respectively.
The site is located 9 km from the center of Mexico City. The nearest airport is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport, which is 7 km away. Visitors can combine a visit to the historic center with nearby sites such as the Zócalo, the National Palace, the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral, Templo Mayor, and Torre Latinoamericana.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 24 °C. The wettest is July, with about 151 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 10 | 9 | 11 | 26 | 56 | 130 | 151 | 146 | 126 | 54 | 11 | 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.
