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Monterrey, Mexico

Major city · Population 1.1M

Monterrey is the 13th largest city in Mexico with a population of approximately 1,135,512 people as of 2026. This makes it the 466th largest city in the world, accounting for 0.87% of Mexico's total population of 130.6M. Monterrey is classified as a major city and operates in the America/Monterrey timezone. The average annual temperature is 22.3°C with 696 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 543 meters above sea level.

Population

1,135,512

Global Rank

#466

Country Rank

#13

% of Mexico

0.87%

Avg Temperature

22.3°C

Annual Rainfall

696 mm

Elevation

543 m

Timezone

America/Monterrey

Monterrey on the Map

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Climate in Monterrey

Monterrey's warmest month is May and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Jun with 232 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

13°C
Jan
17.4°C
Feb
20°C
Mar
23.8°C
Apr
29°C
May
27.5°C
Jun
25.7°C
Jul
27.6°C
Aug
25°C
Sep
22.1°C
Oct
19.9°C
Nov
16.3°C
Dec
13°C29°C

Monthly Rainfall

14 mm
Jan
39 mm
Feb
53 mm
Mar
23 mm
Apr
39 mm
May
232 mm
Jun
54 mm
Jul
17 mm
Aug
117 mm
Sep
59 mm
Oct
7 mm
Nov
42 mm
Dec

Mexico at a Glance

Country Population

130,575,786

Capital

Mexico City

Region

North America

Major Cities

145

GDP per Capita

$14,186

Life Expectancy

75.1 years

Urban Population

79.8%

Growth Rate

0.01%

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Monterrey with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Monterrey by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Guadalupe673,6166 km
San Nicolás de los Garza412,1997 km
San Pedro Garza García132,1289 km
Ciudad General Escobedo454,96713 km
Santa Catarina304,05214 km
Ciudad Apodaca467,15717 km
Ciudad Benito Juárez308,28523 km
Saltillo709,67172 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Monterrey?

The population of Monterrey, Mexico is approximately 1,135,512 people, making it the 466th largest city in the world and the 13th largest in Mexico.

Is Monterrey the capital of Mexico?

No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City. Monterrey is the 13th largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Monterrey?

Monterrey has an average annual temperature of 22.3°C and receives 696 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is Jan.

What timezone is Monterrey in?

Monterrey is in the America/Monterrey timezone.