Weather, altitude and what to pack

What is the weather like for the Mexico City Grand Prix?

Late October and early November are the start of the dry season: expect about 21–23 °C in the afternoon and 8–10 °C early in the morning and after dark. The rainy season is ending, so a passing afternoon shower is still possible, and the sun is strong at this altitude even when it feels mild.

How high is Mexico City, and will the altitude affect me?

Mexico City is about 2,240 m (7,350 ft) above sea level, and the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is the highest circuit on the F1 calendar. Most visitors only notice it on stairs, with a mild headache or a poor first night. Drink plenty of water, go easy on alcohol at first and pace your walking days.

If you have a heart or lung condition, ask your doctor before you travel.

What can I bring into the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez?

Bags must be no bigger than 10 × 15 × 30 cm, ideally clear plastic, and every bag is searched. Not allowed: glass, coolers, drones, tripods, professional and video cameras, folding chairs, camping gear, pets (except service animals), fireworks and anything sharp. Prohibited items are confiscated, so check the official rules before you go.

What should I pack for race weekend?

Layers for a cold morning and a warm afternoon, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses, a light rain jacket or poncho, comfortable shoes for long walks between gates, ear protection, a small clear bag, a phone power bank, and pesos in small notes for food stalls and the Metro.

Clothes

T-shirt plus a warm layer you can tie round your waist; trainers, not new shoes. Team gear is welcome: the grandstands are a sea of Mexico green, white and red.

Sun & rain

High-factor sunscreen, hat, sunglasses; a poncho rather than an umbrella, which blocks views.

Money & phone

Cards work at most stands, but carry small peso notes; a power bank for long days and maps.

For Day of the Dead

Comfortable evening shoes for the parade and Coyoacán; a warmer layer if you go to Mixquic at night.