January Rainfall and Precipitation in The Yucatán
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Best Places to Visit in the Yucatán in January
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
The Yucatán precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does the Yucatán, Mexico receive in January?
Mérida stays mostly dry in January, with average rainfall close to 23 mm (0.9 in).
How many days does it rain in the Yucatán, Mexico in January?
Mérida sees roughly 4 days rainy days during January.
Is January part of the rainy season in the Yucatán, Mexico?
No. January sits outside the typical rainy season in the Yucatán, Mexico, so you can expect drier conditions overall.
What is the wettest city in January in the Yucatán, Mexico?
Based on our records, El Cuyo receives the most rainfall in the Yucatán, Mexico in January, averaging about 35 mm (1.4 in).
What is the driest city in January in the Yucatán, Mexico?
Celestún is the driest city we have data for in the Yucatán, Mexico in January, with monthly rainfall close to 20 mm (0.8 in).
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