January · Mexico
Best time to visit Playa del Carmen in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Playa del Carmen in January
Average temperature 26°C, 124 mm of rain, about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.9/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 124 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 14
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Playa del Carmen scores 6.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 26°C, 124 mm of rain, and roughly 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Playa del Carmen strings beach clubs, cenotes and the ferry to Cozumel along the Riviera Maya.
January in Playa del Carmen — middling scores, decent value
With 26°C (78°F) on average, January delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
124 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 6.9/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Playa del Carmen — 2.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Playa del Carmen in January?
- In January, Playa del Carmen averages 26°C, 124 mm of rain, and about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Playa del Carmen?
- January earns a 6.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Playa del Carmen in January?
- Expect about 124 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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