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Playa del Carmen weather in January (Quintana Roo, Mexico)

How is January weather typically in Playa del Carmen? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During January, Playa del Carmen is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 27°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 22°C. While slightly cooler, this month still offers warm and pleasant weather.

Precipitation

Playa del Carmen in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 7 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With around 222 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Playa del Carmen. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While October tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Playa del Carmen, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 23%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 65 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
SunshineSunshine 222 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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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. With a water temperature of around 26°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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