January · Mexico
Best time to visit Sumidero Canyon in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sumidero Canyon in January
Average temperature 19°C, 142 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.8/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 142 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Sumidero Canyon scores 6.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 19°C, 142 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sumidero Canyon cuts sheer cliffs above the Grijalva-boat rides past waterfalls and canyon walls. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
January in Sumidero Canyon — middling scores, decent value
January averages 19°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 142 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.8/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? March scores 2.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sumidero Canyon in January?
- In January, Sumidero Canyon averages 19°C, 142 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Sumidero Canyon?
- January earns a 6.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sumidero Canyon in January?
- Expect about 142 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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