Monterrey

City · Nuevo León, 🇲🇽 Mexico

Population 1,142,952

Area 88 km²

Time zone America/Monterrey

Official website www.monterrey.gob.mx

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Monterrey Must-Sees

Monterrey blends its industrial heritage with modern cultural landmarks. The massive Macroplaza serves as the city’s central hub, housing the neoclassical Government Palace and the contemporary art museum, MARCO. Nearby, the Barrio Antiguo preserves colonial-era architecture and cobblestone streets. The Santa Lucía Riverwalk provides a scenic artificial waterway connecting the city center to Parque Fundidora, an expansive urban park built on the grounds of a former steel foundry. For historical perspectives and panoramic views, Bishopric Hill features the 18th-century Palacio del Obispado.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February, November, December

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Typical weather in January

Great

24° (feels like 21°) · extremes 2°–32°
10° at night
4 rainy days
18 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Great

27° (feels like 24°) · extremes 4°–35°
11° at night
3 rainy days
18 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in March

Good

30° (feels like 28°) · extremes 8°–38°
14° at night
5 rainy days
20 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 6 days above 35°

Typical weather in April

Poor

34° (feels like 32°) · extremes 12°–41°
18° at night
6 rainy days
17 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 14 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Poor

36° · extremes 17°–42°
21° at night
10 rainy days
15 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 19 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor

36° (feels like 37°) · extremes 21°–41°
23° at night
11 rainy days
17 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 20 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor

35° (feels like 36°) · extremes 20°–40°
23° at night
11 rainy days
16 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 19 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor

35° (feels like 36°) · extremes 21°–39°
23° at night
10 rainy days
18 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 18 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Poor

32° (feels like 34°) · extremes 18°–37°
22° at night
15 rainy days
12 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 6 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Good

30° · extremes 12°–36°
18° at night
9 rainy days
18 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in November

Great

27° (feels like 25°) · extremes 7°–33°
14° at night
5 rainy days
18 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in December

Great

25° (feels like 22°) · extremes 4°–32°
11° at night
3 rainy days
19 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Mexican Peso MXN $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 911 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity: Type A / Type B
127 V · 60 Hz

Languages: Spanish
Tap water: Not safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +52

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