Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Mexico this January.
Mexico, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from 14°C (57°F) in Creel to 32°C (90°F) in Zipolite. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Zipolite and 0°C (32°F) in Creel. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.
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Daytime temperatures in Playa del Carmen typically peak at 27°C (81°F) in January, putting it in the high range.
Average overnight lows in Mexico during January sit near 22°C (72°F) in Playa del Carmen.
Zipolite tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 23°C (73°F).
When looking through our records, we find that Creel stands out as the coolest city in Mexico for the month of January. Daytime highs average 14°C (57°F) and it cools down to about 0°C (32°F) at night.
Across Mexico, sunshine in January ranges from moderately sunny in Tuxpan de Rodríguez Cano (115 hours) to sunny in Oaxaca de Juárez (283 hours).
Across Mexico, sea temperatures in January range from cool at 17°C (63°F) in Puerto Peñasco to perfect at 28°C (82°F) in Acapulco — so swimming conditions depend on which coast you pick.
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