January · Mexico
Best time to visit Puebla in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Puebla in January
Average temperature 15°C, 17 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 57% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.6/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 17 mm
- Humidity
- 57%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Puebla scores 9.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 15°C, 17 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Puebla's tiled facades, mole poblano and volcanoes on the horizon make it Mexico's baroque showpiece.
January is one of the strongest months in Puebla (5th)
January averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 17 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 daylight hours.
A 9.6/10 puts this among the year's best months in Puebla (5th of 12); only March 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 Puebla in January?
- In January, Puebla averages 15°C, 17 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Puebla?
- January earns a 9.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Puebla in January?
- Expect about 17 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 57% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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