January · Mexico
Best time to visit Holbox in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Holbox in January
Average temperature 24°C, 82 mm of rain, about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.4/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 82 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Holbox scores 7.4/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 24°C, 82 mm of rain, and roughly 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Holbox's sand streets, flamingos and whale sharks make it the Yucatán's barefoot island.
January holds up well in Holbox — 11th best month
With 24°C (76°F) on average, January delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
Budget for roughly 82 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.4/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Holbox — 2.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Holbox in January?
- In January, Holbox averages 24°C, 82 mm of rain, and about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Holbox?
- January earns a 7.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Holbox in January?
- Expect about 82 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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