UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mexico City

Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco Travel Guide

Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

⛅ 64°F now🕔 8:55 AM local📅 Best: January, February, March, April, November and December

Summary

Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mexico City. Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for Aztec and colonial layers.

Right now it is 64°F (18°C) in Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco with partly cloudy. It feels like 64°F. Today runs from 58°F to 82°F. Chance of precipitation is 72%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.1/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco is January, February, March, April, November and December. The climate is temperate. June, August and September tend to be the least comfortable months. May is the warmest month with average highs near 84°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 47°F.

The closest major airport is Mexico City International Airport (MEX), about 4 mi away. Nearby highlights include Teotihuacan.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 82°F is 8.3°F above the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco today at 9.9/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 19°25′57.4″N 99°7′59.5″W (19.4326, -99.1332)

Weather in Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco right now

64°F
Partly cloudy · feels like 64°F
Humidity62%
Wind1 mph WNW
Gusts9 mph
UV index3.7 · Moderate
Cloud cover61%
Pressure791 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 24 mi
Air quality77 · Moderate
Sunrise6:14 AM
Sunset7:10 PM
Moon🌗 Last quarter · 52%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:55 AM, Aug 5 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 8

⛈️ 73° / 56°

Thunderstorm · 89% rain · wind 6 mph

Sunday, Aug 9

🌦️ 70° / 55°

Light showers · 77% rain · wind 5 mph

Quick facts about Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco

TypeUNESCO World Heritage Site
CityMexico City
CountryMexico
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates19°25′57.4″N 99°7′59.5″W (19.4326, -99.1332)
UNESCO inscription1987
Known forAztec and colonial layers
Local time8:55 AM (UTC-06:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April, November and December
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco.

Best time to visit Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco

Go in January, February, March, April, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: June, August and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★
February★★★★★
March★★★★★
April★★★★★
May★★★★
June★★★☆☆
July★★★☆☆
August★★★☆☆
September★★★☆☆
October★★★★
November★★★★★
December★★★★

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid June, August and September - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Mexico City International AirportMEX4 miMexico City

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco?

Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mexico City. Its coordinates are 19.4326, -99.1332. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco right now?

It is currently 64°F (18°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 62% and wind is 1 mph.

When is the best time to visit Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco?

January, February, March, April, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco, which has a temperate climate. June, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco in?

Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco observes America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00). The local time is 8:55 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco?

The closest airports are Mexico City International Airport (MEX), 4 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco?

Popular options include Teotihuacan.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 5, 2026 at 8:55 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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