Mexico City in September
Independence night packs the Zócalo with hundreds of thousands, and the rest of September remains wet, mild and comparatively calm.
Is September a good time to visit Mexico City?
September is a middling month in Mexico City — crowds around 58/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in September
- El Grito in the Zócalo on the night of 15 September
- Military parade on 16 September
Best days in September
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in September
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in September
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How September compares
Every month in Mexico City, ranked by how calm it is.
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Frequently asked questions
Is September a good month to visit Mexico City?
September is a middling month in Mexico City — crowds around 58/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Mexico City in September?
Mexico City sits at roughly 58/100 in September on our crowd scale, which is 3 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Mexico City in September?
Expect highs around 23°C and lows near 12°C in September, with about 15 wet days across the month.