January · Mexico
Best time to visit Morelia in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Morelia in January
Average temperature 16°C, 1 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 56% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.7/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- Humidity
- 56%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Morelia scores 9.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 16°C, 1 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Morelia glows in pink quarry stone-cathedral towers, candy shops, and a UNESCO historic core in Michoacán. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
January in Morelia — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)
January averages 16°C (61°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 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Morelia (4th of 12); only April scores higher, at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Morelia in January?
- In January, Morelia averages 16°C, 1 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.7/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Morelia?
- January earns a 9.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Morelia in January?
- Expect about 1 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 56% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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