January · Mexico
Best time to visit León in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in León in January
Average temperature 14°C, 1 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 51% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.5/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- Humidity
- 51%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in León scores 9.5/10 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.
León is Guanajuato’s leather and shoe capital-bustling centro and easy access to colonial Bajío towns. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
January is one of the strongest months in León (6th)
Temperatures hover around 14°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 1 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for León at 9.5/10 (6th of 12), just behind February at 9.8/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in León in January?
- In January, León averages 14°C, 1 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit León?
- January earns a 9.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in León in January?
- Expect about 1 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 51% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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