Mexico City in March
March is the prettiest month and the smoggiest — the jacarandas are extraordinary, but the dry-season air quality is at its annual worst.
Is March a good time to visit Mexico City?
March is a middling month in Mexico City — crowds around 62/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in March
- Benito Juárez long weekend (third Monday)
- Vive Latino festival
- Jacarandas at their peak across the city
Best days in March
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in March
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in March
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How March compares
Every month in Mexico City, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is March a good month to visit Mexico City?
March is a middling month in Mexico City — crowds around 62/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Mexico City in March?
Mexico City sits at roughly 62/100 in March on our crowd scale, which is 1 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Mexico City in March?
Expect highs around 26°C and lows near 10°C in March, with about 3 wet days across the month.