January · Mexico
Best time to visit Mexico City in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Mexico City in January
Average temperature 12°C, 4 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 55% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.0/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 4 mm
- Humidity
- 55%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Mexico City scores 9.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 12°C, 4 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Mexico City layers Aztec ruins, colonial churches, and modern museums across a highland basin.
January in Mexico City — one of the year's strongest windows (6th)
January averages 12°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rain is a non-issue at 4 mm for the month, with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Mexico City (6th of 12); only March scores higher, at 9.9/10.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Mexico City in January?
- In January, Mexico City averages 12°C, 4 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Mexico City?
- January earns a 9.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Mexico City in January?
- Expect about 4 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 55% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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