Sonora Weather in January

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

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Considering a trip to Sonora, Mexico this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Sonora in January

Sonora, Mexico is a region in Mexico. Sonora, Mexico 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 (64°F) to warm in Navojoa at 28°C (82°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Navojoa and -1°C (30°F) in Nogales. Although January is typically the coldest month, there are still areas in Sonora, Mexico where the temperatures are mild, allowing for a comfortable visit any time of the year.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Bahía Kino with an average of 6.6 mm (0.3 in) to low rainfall in Álamos with 25 mm (1 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Sonora in January

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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 Sonora

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

Temperature range in Sonora (January)

Precipitation variation in Sonora (January)

Puerto Peñasco

In January Puerto Peñasco generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°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
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
8.9 mm (0.4 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Puerto Peñasco →

Hermosillo

In January Hermosillo 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 »
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)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
182 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hermosillo →

Nogales

In January Nogales generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nogales →

Álamos

In January Álamos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°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 »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
25 mm (1 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Álamos →

San Carlos

In January San Carlos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°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 »
December
January
February
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
8.8 mm (0.3 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in San Carlos →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto Peñasco 20°C (68°F) 13°C (55°F) 8.9 mm (0.4 in)
Hermosillo 25°C (77°F) 9°C (48°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Nogales 18°C (64°F) -1°C (30°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Álamos 27°C (81°F) 9°C (48°F) 25 mm (1 in)
San Carlos 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 8.8 mm (0.3 in)
Ciudad Obregón 28°C (82°F) 10°C (50°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)

Sonora weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Sonora, Mexico generally has perfect weather conditions. Puerto Peñasco sees daytime temperatures near 20°C (68°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

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

Average temperatures in Sonora, Mexico during January range from a nighttime low near 13°C (55°F) to a daytime high around 20°C (68°F) in Puerto Peñasco.

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

Not particularly. Puerto Peñasco averages just 8.9 mm (0.4 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Sonora, Mexico.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Sonora, Mexico?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Sonora, Mexico. Typically, the climate in Puerto Peñasco is perfect.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Puerto Peñasco. In contrast, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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