Pyramid of the Sun Pirámide del Sol
Teotihuacan, Mexico
The Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan, Mexico, is a temple, archaeological site, and pyramid with a height of 65 meters located in the State of Mexico. It is one of the 66 sights of the country on this site and ranks 10th by English Wikipedia lookups among the countrys sights.
Planning a visit
January and December offer daily highs of 20 °C and lows of 6 °C to 7 °C with minimal rain of 4 mm to 8 mm on 3 to 4 days. Months from June to September experience higher rain, reaching up to 87 mm in July on about 26 days and 80 mm in August on about 29 days, with daily highs around 21 °C to 23 °C and lows of 12 °C.
The nearest airport is Felipe Ángeles International Airport in Mexico City, located 19 km away, and the site is 49 km from Mexico City. Nearby places to combine with a visit include Teotihuacan at 0 km, the Pyramid of the Moon at 0.8 km, the Temple of the Feathered Serpent, Teotihuacan at 1.2 km, the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe at 36.8 km, and Templo Mayor at 41.6 km.
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.
