🇺🇸 Chicago vs Mexico City 🇲🇽

Chicago, United States vs Mexico City, Mexico — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Mexico City is the warmer of the two — about 10 degrees warmer on average across the year. Mexico City is drier, with roughly 88 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Chicago🇲🇽 Mexico City
Avg annual high14°C24°C
Hottest monthJuly (26°C)April (27°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (-7°C low)January (6°C low)
Rainy days / year194106
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Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberJanuary, November, December

🇺🇸 Chicago

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (26°C), coldest lows in February (-7°C).

🇲🇽 Mexico City

Best around January, November, December. Hottest in April (27°C), coldest lows in January (6°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago or Mexico City warmer?

Mexico City is warmer overall, averaging about 10 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Chicago or Mexico City?

Chicago is rainier — Mexico City sees about 88 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Chicago vs Mexico City?

Chicago is best around May, June, September; Mexico City is best around January, November, December.

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