January · Mexico
Best time to visit Monte Albán in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Monte Albán in January
Average temperature 16°C, 9 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 67% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.4/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 9 mm
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Monte Albán scores 9.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 16°C, 9 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Monte Albán crowns a ridge above Oaxaca with Zapotec plazas, tombs, and panoramic valley views. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
January is one of the strongest months in Monte Albán (5th)
Temperatures hover around 16°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 9 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.1 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Monte Albán at 9.4/10 (5th of 12), just behind March at 9.9/10.
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 Monte Albán in January?
- In January, Monte Albán averages 16°C, 9 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Monte Albán?
- 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 Monte Albán in January?
- Expect about 9 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 67% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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