Zócalo Plaza de la Constitución
Zócalo is a central square in the Cuauhtémoc district of Mexico City. It is one of the 66 sights of Mexico on this site and is ranked 13th among the country's sights by English Wikipedia lookups.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the drier months, such as December, January, or February, when there are only about 1 or 2 rainy days per month. The warmest days occur in April and May, with highs reaching 24 °C. From June to September, the area experiences its heaviest rainfall, with monthly totals between 126 mm and 151 mm and up to 28 rainy days per month.
Visitors can reach the Zócalo via Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport, which is 7 km away. The square is located 9 km from the center of Mexico City. While exploring the area, you can visit the Historic center of Mexico City, the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral, or the National Palace, both within 0.2 km. Other nearby sites include Templo Mayor, 0.3 km away, and Torre Latinoamericana, 0.8 km away. Wheelchair access at the Zócalo is limited.
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.
