Mexico Weather in January

Mexico Season in January: Winter

Oaxaca, Mexico in January

Mexico weather in January is good for visiting because it is not extremely hot or cold. Visitors can experience warm days and cool nights in most regions. On average, the monthly temperature is 11-24℃ (51.8-75.2℉) and the rainfall is 15 mm falling in 3 days, while in fact, the southeast is hotter and wetter. Go to these places based on your preference & weather condition, or you can refer to our Best Private Mexico Tours 2025 & 2026.

 The warmest cities in Mexico in January:

Huatulco: 18-33℃ (64.4-91.4℉); Ixtapa: 19-31℃ (66.2-87.8℉); Mérida: 17-31℃ (62.6-87.8℉)

 The coolest cities in Mexico in January:

Toluca: 1-19℃ (33.8-66.2℉); Juarez: 1-15℃ (33.8-59℉); Chihuahua: 2-16℃ (35.6-60.8℉).

Regional Weather in Mexico in January

Northwestern Mexico Weather in January

In January, northwestern Mexico is warm in the daytime and cool in the nighttime. You need to put on an additional coat at night if you are outdoors because the temperature may be under 10℃ (50℉). The region is dry, with the monthly rainfall of no more than 50 mm, dripping in 5 days averagely.

 January Weather of Major Northwestern Mexico Cities

Temp.	Rainfall  (mm)	Rainy Days	Humi- dity (%)	Sunrise / Sunset
Hermosillo
9 - 24℃ (48.2 - 75.2℉)	18	2	36	07:17:42 / 17:37:38
Juarez
1 - 15℃ (33.8 - 59℉)	17	5	66	06:43:30 / 17:49:38
Tijuana
7 - 21℃ (44.6 - 69.8℉)	43	6	56	06:49:41 / 16:53:47

Central Mexico Weather in January

Due to the topography, central Mexico has nice weather in January. The temperature is generally temperate. But it gets cooler at night because there is a wide daily range of temperature, about 15℃ (59℉). It seldom rains as in the dry season, under 20 mm, falling in 2 days on average.

 January Weather of Major Central Mexico Cities

Temp.	Rainfall  (mm)	Rainy Days	Humi- dity (%)	Sunrise / Sunset
Mexico City
6 - 21℃ (42.8 - 69.8℉)	11	2	54	07:10:42 / 18:09:59
Puebla
5 - 23℃ (41 - 73.4℉)	9	1	54	07:06:56 / 18:09:47
Guadalajara
10 - 25℃ (50 - 77℉)	20	2	52	07:28:09 / 18:23:46

Southeastern Mexico Weather in January

Southeastern Mexico is wetter and hotter than other regions this month, but is warm in the whole. The daily maximum temperature may go beyond 30℃ (86℉). There are about 10 rainy days in coastal cities, most are light rain, with small impact on your trip.

 January Weather of Major Southeast Mexico Cities

Temp.	Rainfall  (mm)	Rainy Days	Humi- dity (%)	Sunrise / Sunset
Cancun
21 - 28℃ (69.8 - 82.4℉)	82	10	76	06:24:52 / 17:17:31
Mérida
17 - 31℃ (62.6 - 87.8℉)	38	4	73	06:35:36 / 17:29:01
Cozumel
19 - 29℃ (66.2 - 84.2℉)	86	9	82	06:23:57 / 17:19:09

What to Wear in Mexico in January

You need linen shirts, T-shirts, dresses and light pants for the relatively hot weather in the southeast. Considering the strong ultraviolet rays, hats and sunglasses are also necessary. 

In other regions, you need both thin and thick clothes because it is cooler at night, including hoodies, thin sweaters, pullovers, windbreakers and thick jackets.

Best Places to Visit in Mexico in January

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The weather in Mexico City, Puebla and Monterrey in January is comfortable, with moderate temperature and less rainfall. In January, people celebrate the New Year’s Day and Three King’s Day. Tourists can join the local people and enjoy Mexican traditional cultures and food.

1. Mexico City

As the capital of Mexico, Mexico City has many historical spots.

Plaza de la Constitución

It is the landmark of Mexico City. There is a huge Mexico national flag at the center of the square. On January 6th, people usually celebrate Three King’s Day by sharing huge bagels and giving gifts to children.

National Museum of Anthropology

The museum has more than 27,000 cultural relics and elaborately shows Mexican cultures, arts, religions and lifestyles. 

Street Performers on Zocalo in January

Exhibitions of the Anthropology Museum

Mexico Cathedral

Mexico Cathedral is built by the Spanish. You can find classical Baroque, new classical and many other architecture styles inside the cathedral.

Temple Mayor

Temple Mayor is the most precious cultural relic of Aztec Civilization (1300-1500). The museum in the temple shows the Aztec Civilization through exhibiting the relics.

2. Puebla

As a historic city, it is famous for its color porcelains and is listed as World Cultural Heritages.

Puebla Cathedral 

Interior View of Puebla Cathedral

Its Baroque style shows the fusion of Mexican and European architecture styles. Puebla has the name of “the city of angel” because it is said that the construction of Puebla Cathedral is guarded by two angels.

Church of Santo Domingo

It is a Baroque style church that is famous for its gorgeous ceramic tiles. You can feel the mixing of religions and cultures from the Convento de Santo Domingo inside the church. There is also a golden altar in the church. 

3. Monterrey

Monterrey is the commercial center in northern Mexico with American style. As a national metropolitan, Monterrey has many museums to show abundant cultures and arts. 

Horno3 Steel Museum

It is rebuilt from a blast furnace. Now, it is an entertainment venue where you can experience both advanced technologies and aged traditions. The interior space has been transformed to an interesting museum. 

Libreria Conarte

It aims to inspire the form of artistic expression and to help protecting the cultures of Mexico. For readers, it is a special place to relax.

Grutas de Garcia

The cave is formed by many huge limestone caves. You can find amazing stalactite, stalagmite and other limestone structures.

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