Pyramid of the Moon
Teotihuacan, Mexico
The Pyramid of the Moon is a step pyramid within an archaeological site in Teotihuacan, Mexico. It is one of the 66 sights listed on this site and ranks 20th among the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the drier months. December and January have the lowest rainfall, with about 3 to 4 rainy days and highs around 20 °C. The wettest period occurs between June and September, when monthly rainfall reaches up to 87 mm and rainy days number as many as 29.
The site is 49 km from Mexico City. The nearest airport is Felipe Ángeles International Airport, which is 19 km away. Visitors can combine a trip to the Pyramid of the Moon with visits to the Pyramid of the Sun or Teotihuacan, both 0.8 km away, or the Temple of the Feathered Serpent, Teotihuacan, located 2 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 25 °C. The wettest is July, with about 87 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 20 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 8 | 8 | 12 | 24 | 39 | 80 | 87 | 80 | 73 | 38 | 9 | 4 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 18 | 8 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
