Monterrey Travel Risk — Elevated Risk (67/100)
Is Monterrey safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Monterrey scores 67/100 on our travel risk index (Elevated). The US State Department rates Mexico Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 29 May 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country (updated 13 Oct 2026); Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. CDC travel health notice: Level 1, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Mexico (23 Dec 2025). No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Disease & health (score 35)
Crime (score 60)
September 27, 2026
Monterrey, Mexico has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 67 out of 100 (elevated risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is crime at 60/100; the lowest-rated category is disease & health at 35/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Mexico travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Monterrey currently sits at 67/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the elevated-risk tier. Travelers should plan more carefully than the global average — read the Actions section below before booking. The highest-rated risk category for Monterrey is crime (60/100), and the lowest is disease & health (35/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (79/100) and crime and scams (79/100).
A score of 67 is higher than 88% of the cities we score.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 16, 2026
Monterrey currently has an elevated risk baseline of 67/100 and an active orange disaster alert for tropical cyclone SIMON-26 with winds of 120 km/h or higher. Travelers should also note the US State Department Level 2 advisory, Global Affairs Canada's warning to exercise caution, and a Level 1 CDC health notice for dengue.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 15:52 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Crime (score 60/100): Use registered taxis or ride-share apps. Keep electronics out of sight in public transit. Read recent reviews for your specific neighborhood.
- Transport safety (score 55/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Monterrey
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Exercise heightened caution even during daylight hours. Stick to primary thoroughfares, travel in groups where possible, and avoid navigating quiet residential side-streets alone.
Nighttime movement carries significant risk. Strictly avoid solo walking after dark; rely exclusively on hotel-arranged transportation or registered radiotaxis, and confirm destination security before leaving your accommodation.
Safety by Traveler Type in Monterrey
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Solo travelers
Crime risk is elevated. Solo travelers should avoid quiet areas at night, keep a charged phone and offline map, and share a live location with someone.
Women traveling solo
General crime risk is elevated. Plan arrivals in daylight, avoid isolated areas, and prefer accommodation with 24h reception. We do not hold gender-specific incident data for Monterrey, so also check the live official advisory above and local women-traveler communities.
Older travelers
Health/transport risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, plan rest between transfers, and locate English-capable medical care on arrival.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Local laws and social attitudes toward LGBTQ+ travelers vary widely by country and are not captured in our category scores. The official advisory/political indicators are elevated. Read your government LGBTQ+ travel guidance carefully and weigh trip purpose against current conditions.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Monterrey for families with children (Health 35/100 · Natural disaster 40/100) and business travelers (Digital 40/100 · Money 40/100 · Transport 55/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; State Dept advisory tiers, GPI, OSAC patterns)
Quick facts
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| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Monterrey
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Mexico Travel Advisory - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in The Bahamas, Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Haiti, Mexico, Nicaragua, El Salvador ORANGE · country-wide · 2026-07-03
The Drought notification level is Orange.
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Green flood alert in Mexico GREEN · country-wide · 2026-08-18
On 17/08/2026, a flood started in Mexico, lasting until 12/10/2026 (last update). The flood caused 21 deaths and 1663 displaced .
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Drought is on going in Mexico, United States GREEN · country-wide · 2026-04-30
The Drought notification level is Green.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 15:52:36 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tropical Cyclones | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Monterrey happened in May (2 of 2 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
CDC Traveler Health Notices for Mexico
- Level 1 - Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Mexico (Level 1, 23 Dec 2025)
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Public Domain).
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Mexico travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Mexico entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Mexico WATCH · 2025-12-23
Illness and death due to Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) have been reported in the northern region of Mexico along the U.S. border, particularly in Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, and Nuevo León.
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Monterrey
The most weather-stable two-month window for Monterrey is February–March, when typical daily temperatures run from about 10°C to 27°C and monthly rain averages 36 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include hurricane season in June–November. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 5, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Monterrey
Monterrey has 10 hospitals, 6 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 5 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Unnamed hospital
- Hospital: Christus Muguerza - Hospital Conchita
- Hospital: Christus Muguerza Hospital Vidriera
- Hospital: Clinia 3 IMSS
- Hospital: Clinia 3 IMSS
- Hospital: Cruz Roja Mexicana Del. Monterrey
- Hospital: Hospital de Zona No. 21
- Hospital: Hospital San Vicente
- Hospital: ISSSTELEON
- Hospital: OCA Hospital
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: C2 San Pedro
- Police: Delegacion Sur
- Police: PGJ Robo de Vehículo
- Police: Secretaría de Seguridad Pública de Nuevo León
- Embassy: Centro de Atención a Solicitantes(CAS)
- Embassy: Consulado de Chile
- Embassy: Consulate of Honduras
- Embassy: Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic
- Embassy: Spanish Consulate
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Benavides
- Pharmacy: Benavides
- Pharmacy: Benavides
- Pharmacy: Comercializadora Medix
- Pharmacy: Farmacia Guadalajara
- Pharmacy: Farmacia Guadalajara
- Pharmacy: Farmacia Similares
- Pharmacy: Farmacias del Ahorro
- Pharmacy: Farmacity
- Fire station: Unnamed fire station
- Fire station: Unnamed fire station
- Fire station: Central de Bomberos Guadalupe
- Fire station: Estacion de Bomberos #3
- Fire station: Patronato de Bomberos de Nuevo León
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Mexico)
| Police | 911 |
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| Ambulance | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| General | 911 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Essential local emergency phrases
Show this screen to first responders, hotel staff, or passersby if you cannot speak the local language during an emergency.
Common scam patterns
- Unofficial taxi overcharging. Street/unmarked taxis may overcharge or take long routes. Tip: Use Uber, which operates freely and safely at MTY airport and citywide; avoid hailing unmarked cars.
Major transport hubs
| Hub | Type | Risk | Advice |
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| Monterrey Intl Airport (MTY) | airport | 40/100 | Use Uber (operates safely at MTY). On highways 85/85D, 54 and 40/40D avoid travel after dark - armed robberies and carjackings have occurred even by day. |
Area notes
- San Pedro Garza Garcia. The safest district and main visitor base - affluent, well-policed and walkable by day.
- Barrio Antiguo, Macroplaza, Paseo Santa Lucia, Fundidora Park. Main tourist areas, generally safe with normal big-city precautions; walking alone by day rates high, but night-time safety drops markedly.
- Nuevo Leon state context. Nuevo Leon carries a US State Dept "Exercise Increased Caution" posture due to crime/kidnapping risk from organized crime. The US Embassy lifted Monterrey movement restrictions on 24 Feb 2026. Stay in main areas, prefer Uber, and avoid intercity highways after dark.
Nearest embassies & consulates
Find your home country's diplomatic mission in Mexico for consular support, lost passports, or citizen emergencies:
Frequently asked questions about Monterrey
Is Monterrey safe to visit?
Monterrey currently scores 67/100 on our composite travel risk index (elevated risk; lower is safer). This uses the Mexico country baseline, because we do not yet have a city-level score. It already includes the current US State Department advisory for Mexico (Level 2 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Monterrey · Methodology
How bad is crime in Monterrey?
Our crime score for the Mexico country baseline (no city-level score yet) is 60/100 (elevated).
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Monterrey
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 47 → 67 | moderate → elevated | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
Every editorial change to Monterrey's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Monterrey
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Monterrey, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Specific medical-access detail (hospital list, embassy clinic).
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