Packing list
Mexico Packing List
Mexico City runs from 6 °C (42 °F) nights in January to 29 °C (85 °F) days in April, and July is the wettest month, with about 20 days of rain. For your own dates, trip length and group, use the packing list generator.
What to pack for Mexico
Counts are per person for a 7-day trip. Weather gear depends on the month, so it is in the table below the list; the download adds it, marked with the months that need it.
Documents & Money
Buy travel insurance and save the policy offline
Keep a backup card and emergency cash apart from your wallet
Get MXN cash / a no-forex-fee card
Check visa requirements for Mexico
Purchase tickets for Tulum ruins
Copies of passport and bookings (paper + phone)
Tell your bank your travel dates and check foreign transaction fees
Leave your itinerary, emergency contacts and a passport copy with someone at home
Register with your embassy's traveler program (STEP for US citizens)
Passport (valid 6+ months past your return)
Wallet with ID and payment cards
Transit card: Tarjeta de Movilidad Integrada · Mexico City
Pen for arrival forms
Clothing
Underwear ×8
Per person
Socks ×8
Per person
Everyday outfits (tops and bottoms) ×5
Per person
Comfortable walking shoes
Lightweight windbreaker
Water shoes
Light linen clothing
Sleepwear
Light layer (sweater or hoodie)
Change of clothes in your carry-on
Flip-flops or shower sandals
Swimsuit
Compression socks
Light scarf or shawl for cold planes and buses
Tech & Accessories
Set up an eSIM or roaming plan for data
Install local apps: Uber, Didi, Cabify, ADO Movil
Save your two-factor backup codes in case you lose your phone
Download an offline map & language pack for Mexico
Phone charger and cable
Power bank
Headphones or earbuds (noise-canceling for flights)
Travel adapter
Mexico uses Type A/B sockets.
Spanish phrasebook
Multi-port USB charger or short extension cord
Luggage tracker (AirTag or similar) in checked bags
Health & Safety
List your medications by generic name, with a doctor's note
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toiletry bag (deodorant, shampoo, razor)
Prescription medication (with a copy of the prescription)
Glasses or contacts, solution and a spare pair (if you wear them)
Insect repellent (DEET or picaridin)
Basic meds: pain relief, antidiarrheal, antihistamine
Small first-aid kit
Hand sanitizer
Travel wet wipes
Earplugs
Sleep eye mask
Lip balm with SPF
Nail clippers and tweezers
Period products (if you need them)
Blister plasters and anti-chafe balm
Pocket tissues or a small roll of toilet paper
Electrolyte powder packets
Bite relief cream
Altitude sickness relief supplements
Motion-sickness tablets or bands
Face mask for the plane
Gear & Activity
Waterproof phone pouch
Dry bag
Reusable water bottle
Daypack
Zip bags in a few sizes
Packable tote or shopping bag
Laundry bag for dirty clothes
Luggage lock
Anti-theft crossbody bag
Snorkel and mask
Quick-dry beach towel
Mini sewing kit and safety pins
Small flashlight or headlamp
Extras
Reserve Frida Kahlo Museum tickets
Reserve Chichen Itza tickets
Book Teotihuacan hot air balloon ride
Travel neck pillow
Book or e-reader
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Weather gear by month
A tick means at least one city on this route meets that weather in that month: 8 or more rainy days, nights at 8 °C (46 °F) or colder, or days at 24 °C (75 °F) or warmer.
| Month | Rain gear | Warm layers | Sun protection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Feb | · | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mar | · | · | ✓ |
| Apr | · | · | ✓ |
| May | ✓ | · | ✓ |
| Jun | ✓ | · | ✓ |
| Jul | ✓ | · | ✓ |
| Aug | ✓ | · | ✓ |
| Sep | ✓ | · | ✓ |
| Oct | ✓ | · | ✓ |
| Nov | ✓ | · | ✓ |
| Dec | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Rain gear
- Packable rain jacket or travel umbrella
Warm layers
- Warm insulated jacket
- Warm hat and gloves
- Thermal base layer
Sun protection
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Sunglasses
- Wide-brimmed sun hat
What to wear in Mexico
By the average daytime high in Mexico City.
Mar–May: highs 83–85°F (28–29°C)
Light, breathable fabrics: linen or cotton tops, shorts or light skirts, sandals.
Jun–Feb: highs 76–80°F (24–27°C)
Short sleeves by day, a light long-sleeve or thin layer for air-conditioning and evenings.
Mexico weather by month
Average daily high and low, and rainy days per month. Source: Rain: contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information; Temperatures: TerraClimate (Abatzoglou et al.), CC0.
Mexico City
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°F / 24°C | 42°F / 6°C | 3 |
| Feb | 80°F / 27°C | 45°F / 7°C | 2 |
| Mar | 83°F / 28°C | 48°F / 9°C | 5 |
| Apr | 85°F / 29°C | 52°F / 11°C | 7 |
| May | 85°F / 29°C | 54°F / 12°C | 10 |
| Jun | 80°F / 26°C | 55°F / 13°C | 17 |
| Jul | 78°F / 26°C | 54°F / 12°C | 20 |
| Aug | 78°F / 26°C | 54°F / 12°C | 19 |
| Sep | 77°F / 25°C | 55°F / 13°C | 19 |
| Oct | 77°F / 25°C | 52°F / 11°C | 13 |
| Nov | 77°F / 25°C | 47°F / 9°C | 5 |
| Dec | 76°F / 24°C | 44°F / 7°C | 2 |
Cancun
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84°F / 29°C | 64°F / 18°C | 8 |
| Feb | 87°F / 30°C | 66°F / 19°C | 5 |
| Mar | 88°F / 31°C | 67°F / 20°C | 4 |
| Apr | 91°F / 33°C | 71°F / 22°C | 4 |
| May | 92°F / 33°C | 73°F / 23°C | 12 |
| Jun | 92°F / 33°C | 75°F / 24°C | 16 |
| Jul | 93°F / 34°C | 76°F / 24°C | 12 |
| Aug | 94°F / 34°C | 75°F / 24°C | 17 |
| Sep | 92°F / 33°C | 75°F / 24°C | 21 |
| Oct | 90°F / 32°C | 73°F / 23°C | 18 |
| Nov | 87°F / 30°C | 69°F / 20°C | 12 |
| Dec | 86°F / 30°C | 67°F / 20°C | 9 |
Tulum
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°F / 30°C | 64°F / 18°C | 8 |
| Feb | 87°F / 30°C | 67°F / 19°C | 5 |
| Mar | 88°F / 31°C | 68°F / 20°C | 5 |
| Apr | 90°F / 32°C | 71°F / 22°C | 4 |
| May | 91°F / 33°C | 72°F / 22°C | 11 |
| Jun | 91°F / 33°C | 74°F / 23°C | 17 |
| Jul | 92°F / 34°C | 74°F / 23°C | 10 |
| Aug | 92°F / 34°C | 74°F / 23°C | 14 |
| Sep | 92°F / 33°C | 73°F / 23°C | 20 |
| Oct | 90°F / 32°C | 72°F / 22°C | 18 |
| Nov | 88°F / 31°C | 68°F / 20°C | 12 |
| Dec | 86°F / 30°C | 67°F / 20°C | 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes in May–Jan: in those months at least one of the cities here averages 8 or more days with rain. Outside them a compact umbrella is enough.
In Dec–Feb, yes: nights average 8 °C (46 °F) or colder somewhere on this route, so pack an insulated jacket, hat and gloves.
Yes. Mosquitoes or other biting insects are a real nuisance or health risk here, so pack a DEET or picaridin repellent and bite cream.
Mexico uses type A/B plugs at 127 V. Check your chargers say 100-240 V before plugging in.
Uber, Didi, Cabify, ADO Movil.
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Weather: Rain: contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information; Temperatures: TerraClimate (Abatzoglou et al.), CC0. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Updated 2026-09-30.