January · Mexico
Best time to visit Guanajuato in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Guanajuato in January
Average temperature 14°C, 1 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 52% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.4/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- Humidity
- 52%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Guanajuato scores 9.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 14°C, 1 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Guanajuato's candy-coloured houses, tunnels and mummy museum fill a ravine in Mexico's silver country.
January ranks 6th of 12 for Guanajuato — one of the best windows
January averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 1 mm for the month, with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9.4/10 puts this among the year's best months in Guanajuato (6th of 12); only February scores higher, at 9.8/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Guanajuato in January?
- In January, Guanajuato averages 14°C, 1 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Guanajuato?
- January earns a 9.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Guanajuato in January?
- Expect about 1 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 52% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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