Sinaloa Weather in January

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

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Mazatlán Los Mochis Culiacán El Fuerte

Planning a getaway to Sinaloa, 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 Sinaloa in January

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C (79°F) in Mazatlán to 29°C (84°F) in Culiacán. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Culiacán and 18°C (64°F) in Mazatlán. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Mazatlán.

For specific regional insights in Sinaloa, Mexico, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Los Mochis with an average of 14 mm (0.6 in) to low rainfall in El Fuerte with 23 mm (0.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Mazatlán enjoys about 215 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Sinaloa by month

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

January26°C (79°F) February26°C (79°F) March26°C (79°F) April28°C (82°F) May30°C (86°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September32°C (90°F) October31°C (88°F) November29°C (84°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sinaloa in January

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

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 Sinaloa

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

Temperature range in Sinaloa (January)

Precipitation variation in Sinaloa (January)

Mazatlán

In January Mazatlán generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°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
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
215 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
10 mm (0.4 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mazatlán →

Los Mochis

In January Los Mochis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°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 »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Los Mochis →

Culiacán

In January Culiacán 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 »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Culiacán →

El Fuerte

In January El Fuerte generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
26 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in El Fuerte →

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

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mazatlán 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Los Mochis 28°C (82°F) 13°C (55°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Culiacán 29°C (84°F) 13°C (55°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
El Fuerte 28°C (82°F) 11°C (52°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)

Sinaloa weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Sinaloa, Mexico typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Mazatlán average around 26°C (79°F), and temperatures drop to about 18°C (64°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Sinaloa, Mexico during January range from a nighttime low near 18°C (64°F) to a daytime high around 26°C (79°F) in Mazatlán.

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

January is on the drier side in Sinaloa, Mexico. Mazatlán averages only about 16 mm (0.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Sinaloa, Mexico?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Sinaloa, Mexico with overall perfect weather in Mazatlán.

On average, the best time to visit Sinaloa, Mexico is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Mazatlán. On the other hand, the weather in August and September tend to be poor.

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