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Quintana Roo Weather in January

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

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Planning a getaway to Quintana Roo, Mexico this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Quintana Roo in January

Quintana Roo, Mexico is a region in Mexico. January in Quintana Roo generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C (81°F) in Isla Mujeres to 30°C (86°F) in Estero Franco. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Estero Franco and 24°C (75°F) in Isla Mujeres. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Playa del Carmen.

To explore the conditions in Quintana Roo, Mexico in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cobá with an average of 39 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Xcalak with 89 mm (3.5 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Playa del Carmen enjoys approximately 222 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Quintana Roo by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Quintana Roo — and find the best time to visit. (based on Cancún)

January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March28°C (82°F) April29°C (84°F) May30°C (86°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November28°C (82°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Quintana Roo in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Quintana Roo

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

Temperature range in Quintana Roo (January)

Precipitation variation in Quintana Roo (January)

Playa del Carmen

In January Playa del Carmen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
222 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Playa del Carmen →

Cancún

In January Cancún generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
217 hours
216 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Cancún →

Tulum

In January Tulum generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
222 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Tulum →

Puerto Morelos

In January Puerto Morelos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
222 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Puerto Morelos →

Cozumel

In January Cozumel generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
222 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Cozumel →

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

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cancún 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Tulum 27°C (81°F) 22°C (72°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Playa del Carmen 27°C (81°F) 22°C (72°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Puerto Morelos 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Cozumel 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Holbox Island 27°C (81°F) 22°C (72°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)

Quintana Roo weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Quintana Roo, Mexico in January?

Expect perfect weather across Quintana Roo, Mexico in January. The popular destination of Playa del Carmen averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 22°C (72°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Quintana Roo, Mexico in January?

Average temperatures in Quintana Roo, Mexico during January range from a nighttime low near 22°C (72°F) to a daytime high around 27°C (81°F) in Playa del Carmen.

Does Quintana Roo, Mexico get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Playa del Carmen averages just 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Quintana Roo, Mexico.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Quintana Roo, Mexico?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Quintana Roo, Mexico with overall perfect weather in Playa del Carmen.

On average, the best time to visit Quintana Roo, Mexico is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Playa del Carmen. In contrast, June, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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