Mexico City

Mexico DF Weather in January

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

Thinking about venturing to Mexico DF, Mexico this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Mexico DF in January

Mexico DF, Mexico is a region in Mexico. January in Mexico DF generally has pleasant temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Mexico City. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though January is the coolest month, you can still find places in Mexico DF, Mexico with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.

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

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 21 mm (0.8 in) in Mexico City.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in January. Mexico City typically receives 233 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Mexico DF by month

Best Places to Visit in Mexico DF in January

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

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 Mexico DF

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Mexico DF, Mexico?

Mexico City

In January Mexico City generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
226 hours
233 hours
234 hours
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions

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

Mexico DF weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Mexico DF, Mexico generally has perfect weather conditions. Mexico City sees daytime temperatures near 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

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

In Mexico City, the average daytime high in January is 21°C (70°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F).

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

Not particularly. Mexico City averages just 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Mexico DF, Mexico.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Mexico DF, Mexico?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Mexico DF, Mexico. Typically, the climate in Mexico City is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Mexico DF, Mexico is in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Mexico City. On the other hand, the months of July, August and September tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Mexico DF.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Mexico? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Mexico.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

Bucket list

Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.