Weather in January in Sonora
Planning a getaway to Sonora 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 is the weather like in Sonora in January?
Sonora is a region in Mexico. Sonora offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In January, one might encounter temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, and low precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Nogales at 18°C to warm in Navojoa at 28°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Navojoa and -1°C in Nogales. Although January is typically the coldest month, there are still areas in Sonora where the temperatures are mild, allowing for a comfortable visit any time of the year.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Bahía Kino with an average of 6.6 mm to low rainfall in Álamos with 25 mm.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sonora in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Sonora climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Sonora?
Puerto Peñasco
In January Puerto Peñasco generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Hermosillo
In January Hermosillo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Nogales
In January Nogales generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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San Carlos
In January San Carlos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ciudad Obregón
In January Ciudad Obregón generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sonora, in Mexico.
Is January the best time to visit Sonora?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Sonora. Typically, the climate in Puerto Peñasco is perfect.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Puerto Peñasco. In contrast, August tends to have tolerable weather conditions.
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