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Baja California Sur Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Baja California Sur, Mexico in January.

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Planning a journey to Baja California Sur, Mexico this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Baja California Sur in January

Baja California Sur, Mexico is a region in Mexico. January in Baja California Sur generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Loreto at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Boca de la Vinorama at 27°C (81°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Boca de la Vinorama and 16°C (61°F) in Loreto.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Baja California Sur, Mexico, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 8.4 mm (0.3 in) in Cabo San Lucas.

Explore Baja California Sur by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Baja California Sur — and find the best time to visit. (based on Cabo San Lucas)

January26°C (79°F) February26°C (79°F) March27°C (81°F) April29°C (84°F) May30°C (86°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August33°C (91°F) September33°C (91°F) October32°C (90°F) November30°C (86°F) December27°C (81°F)
Best Time to Visit Baja California Sur →

Best Places to Visit in Baja California Sur in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Baja California Sur.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Baja California Sur

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Baja California Sur, Mexico?

Temperature range in Baja California Sur (January)

Precipitation variation in Baja California Sur (January)

Cabo San Lucas

In January Cabo San Lucas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
8.4 mm (0.3 in)
9.8 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Cabo San Lucas →

San José del Cabo

In January San José del Cabo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
217 hours
232 hours
224 hours
Monthly rainfall
10 mm (0.4 in)
9.5 mm (0.4 in)
9.8 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in San José del Cabo →

La Paz

In January La Paz generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
227 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
9 mm (0.4 in)
8.8 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in La Paz →

Todos Santos

In January Todos Santos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
8.4 mm (0.3 in)
9.7 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Todos Santos →

El Pescadero

In January El Pescadero generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
8.6 mm (0.3 in)
9.9 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in El Pescadero →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Baja California Sur in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cabo San Lucas 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 8.4 mm (0.3 in)
San José del Cabo 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 9.5 mm (0.4 in)
La Paz 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Todos Santos 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 8.4 mm (0.3 in)
El Pescadero 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 8.6 mm (0.3 in)
Pichilnque 22°C (72°F) 18°C (64°F) 9.1 mm (0.4 in)

Baja California Sur weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Baja California Sur, Mexico in January?

January in Baja California Sur, Mexico brings perfect weather. In Cabo San Lucas, daytime temperatures are typically around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows hover near 19°C (66°F).

What is the average temperature in Baja California Sur, Mexico in January?

Average temperatures in Baja California Sur, Mexico during January range from a nighttime low near 19°C (66°F) to a daytime high around 26°C (79°F) in Cabo San Lucas.

Does Baja California Sur, Mexico get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Baja California Sur, Mexico during January, with Cabo San Lucas averaging close to 8.4 mm (0.3 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Baja California Sur, Mexico?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Baja California Sur, Mexico. Typically, the climate in Cabo San Lucas is perfect.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April and December provide perfect weather in Cabo San Lucas. On the other hand, the month of September tends to have poor weather conditions.

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