January · Mexico
Best time to visit Palenque in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Palenque in January
Average temperature 23°C, 203 mm of rain, about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.1/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 23°C
- Rainfall
- 203 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 14
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Palenque scores 5.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 23°C, 203 mm of rain, and roughly 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Palenque's Maya temples rise from the Chiapas jungle with waterfalls and howler monkeys around them.
January in Palenque: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
January averages 23°C (73°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
203 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 5.1/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 6.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Palenque in January?
- In January, Palenque averages 23°C, 203 mm of rain, and about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.1/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Palenque?
- January earns a 5.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Palenque in January?
- Expect about 203 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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