Temperature in The Yucatán in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in the Yucatán, Mexico this January.

The Yucatán, Mexico, a region in Mexico, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from 27°C (81°F) in Celestún to 31°C (88°F) in Uxmal. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Uxmal and 21°C (70°F) in Celestún. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in the Yucatán, Mexico in January?

Discover the typical January temperatures for the most popular locations of the Yucatán on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

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See also: the Yucatán weather by month.

Best Places to Visit in the Yucatán in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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The Yucatán temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in the Yucatán, Mexico in January?

Average daytime highs in the Yucatán, Mexico during January reach about 30°C (86°F) in Mérida.

How cold does it get at night in the Yucatán, Mexico in January?

After dark, Mérida cools to about 19°C (66°F) on an average January night.

What is the warmest city in January in the Yucatán, Mexico?

Based on our systematic data collection, Uxmal has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 31°C (88°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 19°C (66°F).

What is the coldest city in January in the Yucatán, Mexico?

When looking through our records, we find that Celestún stands out as the coolest city in the Yucatán, Mexico for the month of January. Daytime highs average 27°C (81°F) and it cools down to about 21°C (70°F) at night.

How much sun does the Yucatán, Mexico get in January?

The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 210 hours of sunshine in Mérida. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.

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