Teotihuacan
Mexico UNESCO World Heritage Site
Teotihuacan is an archaeological and historic site in the State of Mexico. It is a World Heritage Site and a cultural property under special protection, known for its Talud-tablero architectural style. It ranks as the second most looked-up sight in Mexico on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site is open from 09:00 to 17:00, with limited wheelchair access. For the driest conditions, plan a visit between November and February, when monthly rainfall is minimal, ranging from 4 mm to 9 mm. The months from June through September see the most rain, with up to 29 rainy days in August. Temperatures are mild year-round, with daily highs ranging between 20 °C and 25 °C and lows between 6 °C and 12 °C.
The nearest airport is Felipe Ángeles International Airport, located 19 km away. Teotihuacan is 49 km from Mexico City. Visitors often combine a trip here with nearby sites such as the Pyramid of the Moon, located 0.8 km away, the Temple of the Feathered Serpent at 1.2 km, or the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which is 36.8 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.
