Baja California weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Baja California this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Baja California in January?
Baja California is a region in Mexico. January in Baja California generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
During the day the temperature is moderate in Rosarito at 17°C and pleasant in Mexicali at 22°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Mexicali and 12°C in Rosarito.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Mexicali with an average of 9.4 mm to moderate rainfall in Valle de Guadalupe with 63 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 219 hours of sunshine in Tijuana. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Baja California, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Baja California's yearly weather, check out our Baja California climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Baja California?
Tijuana
In January Tijuana generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ensenada
In January Ensenada generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Mexicali
In January Mexicali generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Valle de Guadalupe
In January Valle de Guadalupe generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Rosarito
In January Rosarito generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Baja California, in Mexico.
Is January the best time to visit Baja California?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Baja California. Typically, the climate in Tijuana is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Baja California is in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Tijuana.
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