Chichén-Itzá weather in January (Yucatán, Mexico)

What should you pack for a trip to Chichén-Itzá in January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During January, Chichén-Itzá experiences perfect weather, with very high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 30°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 18°C. While slightly cooler, this month still offers warm and pleasant weather.

Precipitation

Chichén-Itzá in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 5 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 225 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Chichén-Itzá.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Chichén-Itzá. January, February and December typically offer the best circumstances. While April, May, June and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Chichén-Itzá climate page with graphs.

 

Chichén-Itzá, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 16%  

Precipitation 25 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 225 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Valladolid, Mexico (38 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in Mexico in January

Find out more about the weather in Mexico and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Chichén-Itzá.

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