January verdict

Mexico in January

Weather score63Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 29mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

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January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

24°C

Rain

29mm

Sun

6.4h

Sea

11°C

Weather score

63

Good

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 29mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 11°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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January24°C average high

January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.

Warmest monthsApril to August

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

January29mm average rain

January is one of Mexico's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsJanuary to May and November to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

January6.4 hours average sun

January is below Mexico's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsFebruary to July and November

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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January11°C average sea

January is close to Mexico's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaMay to July

Sea temperatures are usually near 12°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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January63 weather score

January sits close to Mexico's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsFebruary to May and November

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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