Morelos Weather in January

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

Thinking about venturing to Morelos, 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 Morelos in January

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Tepoztlán to 30°C (86°F) in Tequesquitengo. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Tequesquitengo and 8°C (46°F) in Tepoztlán. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Cuernavaca.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Xochitepec with an average of 6.7 mm (0.3 in) to low rainfall in Tepoztlán with 12 mm (0.5 in).

Average sunshine

January brings good sunshine to many areas. Cuernavaca sees around 233 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in Morelos in January

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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 Morelos

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

Temperature range in Morelos (January)

Precipitation variation in Morelos (January)

Cuernavaca

In January Cuernavaca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°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
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
226 hours
233 hours
234 hours
Monthly rainfall
6.6 mm (0.3 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions

Tepoztlán

In January Tepoztlán 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
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
226 hours
233 hours
234 hours
Monthly rainfall
7.5 mm (0.3 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions

Tequesquitengo

In January Tequesquitengo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
4.5 mm (0.2 in)
7.7 mm (0.3 in)
7.9 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions

Oaxtepec

In January Oaxtepec generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
226 hours
233 hours
234 hours
Monthly rainfall
6.5 mm (0.3 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions

Xochitepec

In January Xochitepec generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
231 hours
244 hours
241 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
6.7 mm (0.3 in)
7.2 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions

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

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cuernavaca 25°C (77°F) 9°C (48°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Tepoztlán 23°C (73°F) 8°C (46°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Tequesquitengo 30°C (86°F) 14°C (57°F) 7.7 mm (0.3 in)
Oaxtepec 25°C (77°F) 10°C (50°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Xochitepec 29°C (84°F) 13°C (55°F) 6.7 mm (0.3 in)
Cuautla Morelos 27°C (81°F) 12°C (54°F) 7.6 mm (0.3 in)

Morelos weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Morelos, Mexico generally has perfect weather conditions. Cuernavaca sees daytime temperatures near 25°C (77°F), with nights cooling to roughly 9°C (48°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Cuernavaca peak at roughly 25°C (77°F) in January, dropping to about 9°C (48°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Cuernavaca averages just 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Morelos, Mexico.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Morelos, Mexico?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Morelos, Mexico. Typically, the climate in Cuernavaca is perfect.

On average, the best time to visit Morelos, Mexico is in January, February, March, November and December with generally perfect weather in Cuernavaca. The weather in September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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