Mexico City in April
The hottest month at 27°C, and paradoxically the easiest: Holy Week empties the capital and turns its impossible traffic into open road.
Is April a good time to visit Mexico City?
April is a middling month in Mexico City — crowds around 56/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in April
- Semana Santa — chilangos leave for the coast and the traffic vanishes
Best days in April
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in April
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in April
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How April compares
Every month in Mexico City, ranked by how calm it is.
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Frequently asked questions
Is April a good month to visit Mexico City?
April is a middling month in Mexico City — crowds around 56/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Mexico City in April?
Mexico City sits at roughly 56/100 in April on our crowd scale, which is 5 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Mexico City in April?
Expect highs around 27°C and lows near 11°C in April, with about 5 wet days across the month.