Mexico City Temperature Market Guide

MMMX • Mexico City International Airport

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Mexico City, one of the world's largest metropolitan areas, offers a unique high-altitude subtropical trading environment. At over 7,300 feet elevation, the city enjoys spring-like temperatures year-round despite its tropical latitude.

Quick Facts

Station Code	`MMMX`
Location	Mexico City, Mexico
Coordinates	19.4361°N, 99.0719°W
Elevation	7,341 ft (2,238 m)
Timezone	CT (America/Mexico_City)
NWS Office	Servicio Meteorologico Nacional

About MMMX Weather Station

Mexico City International Airport (MMMX), also known as Benito Juarez Airport, serves as the primary weather observation station. Located in the eastern part of the city, the airport sits at 7,341 feet (2,238 meters) elevation in the Valley of Mexico.

This extreme elevation is the defining feature of Mexico City's climate - despite being at 19 degrees N latitude, temperatures are remarkably mild.

Climate Patterns

Mexico City has a subtropical highland climate (Koppen: Cwb) with mild temperatures year-round and a distinct wet season. The high elevation keeps temperatures moderate.

Temperatures are remarkably stable - highs typically reach 23-27°C (73-81°F) year-round. Nights can be cool, dropping to 7-12°C (45-54°F).

The rainy season (June-September) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms.

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Seasonal Trading Considerations

Dry Season (November - April): Mild and sunny with highs 22-26°C (72-79°F). Cool nights.

Pre-Monsoon (May): Warmest month with highs 26-28°C (79-82°F).

Wet Season (June - September): Daily afternoon storms with highs 22-24°C (72-75°F). Cooler due to cloud cover.

Transition (October): Decreasing rain with mild temperatures.

Trading Tips for Mexico City

Mexico City's elevation keeps temperatures remarkably stable - extreme heat above 33°C and cold below 3°C are both rare.

The wet season brings afternoon thunderstorms that cool temperatures - expect lower highs during the rainy months.

Late spring (April-May) typically produces the highest temperatures.

Data Release Schedule

Typical release times for key data products at MMMX. Times shown in UTC.

Data Type	Typical Time (UTC)	Variability
METAR Hourly observations	Hourly at :53	±1 min

6-Hour High/Low Reports

These METARs include 6-hour maximum and minimum temperatures, useful for tracking intraday temperature trends.

00:53 UTC

06:53 UTC

12:53 UTC

18:53 UTC

Note: Times are approximate and may vary. CLI reports are the official resolution source for temperature markets. See NWS Data Guide for more information.

Forecasting Challenges

Afternoon Storm Timing: Wet season thunderstorm timing affects daily maximum temperatures.

Valley Effects: The basin geography creates temperature inversions and local variations.

Narrow Range: The stable climate makes distinguishing between outcomes within a small range challenging.