January · Mexico
Best time to visit Puerto Escondido in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Puerto Escondido in January
Average temperature 22°C, 5 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 67% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.6/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 22°C
- Rainfall
- 5 mm
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Puerto Escondido scores 9.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 22°C, 5 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Puerto Escondido's Zicatela beach and Mexican Pipeline surf make it Oaxaca's Pacific coast capital.
January ranks 5th of 12 for Puerto Escondido — one of the best windows
With 22°C (72°F) on average, January delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
At just 5 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.2 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Puerto Escondido at 9.6/10 (5th of 12), just behind April at 10/10.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Puerto Escondido in January?
- In January, Puerto Escondido averages 22°C, 5 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Puerto Escondido?
- 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 Puerto Escondido in January?
- Expect about 5 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 67% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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