Weather in January in Yucatán
Considering a trip to Yucatán this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Yucatán in January?
Yucatán is a region in Mexico. January in Yucatán generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is warm in Celestún at 27°C and very warm in Uxmal at 31°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Uxmal and 21°C in Celestún. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Mérida.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Celestún with an average of 20 mm to moderate rainfall in El Cuyo with 35 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 210 hours of sunshine in Mérida. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Yucatán in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Yucatán climate page.
Where to go in Yucatán in January
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Yucatán?
Mérida
In January Mérida generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Chicxulub
In January Chicxulub generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Izamal
In January Izamal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Valladolid
In January Valladolid generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Progreso
In January Progreso generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Yucatán?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Yucatán with overall perfect weather in Mérida.
On average, the best time to visit Yucatán is in January, February and December with generally perfect weather in Mérida. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August and September tend to be poor.
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