Mexico City weather in January (Mexico DF, Mexico)
Thinking of visiting Mexico City in January? Check the weather first! Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.
Temperatures
The weather in Mexico City is usually perfect in January, featuring pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 5°C. Though the coolest month of the year, the temperatures are far from cold. With still warm days.
Precipitation
Mexico City in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. On average, there are about 2 days with rain during this month.Average sunshine
Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 233 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Mexico City.If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Mexico City. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mexico City climate page with graphs.
Mexico City, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
5°C
Max Temperature
21°C
Chance of Rain
6%
Precipitation
21 mm
Rainy days
2 days
Humidity
54%
Sunshine
233 hours
Percentage Sunshine
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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Mexico City, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Interested in more climate information?
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