Guanajuato City

Guanajuato Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Guanajuato, Mexico in January.

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San Miguel de Allende Guanajuato City León Irapuato

Planning a trip to Guanajuato, Mexico this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Guanajuato in January

Guanajuato, Mexico is a region in Mexico. January in Guanajuato generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C (72°F) in Pozos to 26°C (79°F) in Irapuato. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Irapuato and 7°C (45°F) in Pozos. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in San Miguel de Allende.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Irapuato with an average of 11 mm (0.4 in) to low rainfall in León with 16 mm (0.6 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this January. For example, San Miguel de Allende gets approximately 235 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Guanajuato by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Guanajuato — and find the best time to visit. (based on San Miguel de Allende)

January24°C (75°F) February26°C (79°F) March29°C (84°F) April31°C (88°F) May32°C (90°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September27°C (81°F) October27°C (81°F) November26°C (79°F) December25°C (77°F)
Best Time to Visit Guanajuato →

Best Places to Visit in Guanajuato in January

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

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 Guanajuato

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

Temperature range in Guanajuato (January)

Precipitation variation in Guanajuato (January)

San Miguel de Allende

In January San Miguel de Allende generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
235 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.3 mm (0.2 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in San Miguel de Allende →

Guanajuato City

In January Guanajuato City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
235 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
7 mm (0.3 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Guanajuato City →

León

In January León generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
235 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
7.4 mm (0.3 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in León →

Irapuato

In January Irapuato generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°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)
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
235 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.7 mm (0.2 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Irapuato →

Celaya

In January Celaya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
235 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.8 mm (0.2 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Celaya →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Guanajuato, in Mexico.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Guanajuato in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Miguel de Allende 24°C (75°F) 8°C (46°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Guanajuato City 23°C (73°F) 8°C (46°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
León 24°C (75°F) 8°C (46°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Irapuato 26°C (79°F) 9°C (48°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Celaya 25°C (77°F) 8°C (46°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Salamanca 26°C (79°F) 9°C (48°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)

Guanajuato weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Guanajuato, Mexico in January?

Guanajuato, Mexico typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in San Miguel de Allende average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 8°C (46°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Guanajuato, Mexico in January?

San Miguel de Allende averages a daytime maximum of 24°C (75°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 8°C (46°F).

Does Guanajuato, Mexico get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. San Miguel de Allende averages just 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Guanajuato, Mexico.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Guanajuato, Mexico?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Guanajuato, Mexico with overall perfect weather in San Miguel de Allende.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, October, November and December provide perfect weather in San Miguel de Allende. The weather in June, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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