Weather for Mexico City in January is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +21°C during the day, and approximately 13 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 2 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in January around 23 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
January is usually the coldest month of the year in Mexico City;
Average weather
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+21°C
Avg. max. temperature
-1°C
Min.
+26°C
Max.
23 mm
Total precipitation
52%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
13 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Mexico City has good weather in January.
Average temperature in Mexico City in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Mexico City for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in January is +22°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +25°C during the day and a minimum of +6°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +24°C to +23°C.
Is Mexico City warm or cold in January?
Mexico City is typically mild in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +21°C to +21°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +7°C to +6°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
January is the coldest month in Mexico City, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Mexico City in January
Mexico City weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+21°C
+21°C
+23°C
Min. temperature
-2°C
-1°C
0°C
Max. temperature
+27°C
+26°C
+30°C
Rainfall
16 mm
23 mm
29 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
54%
52%
47%
Air pressure
1023 HPa
1022 HPa
1021 HPa
Sunny days
12
13
13
Cloudy days
17
16
12
Rainy days
2
2
3
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as good as in December.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +21°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 16 mm to 23 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 54% to 52%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 12 to 13.
February brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Mexico City in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Mexico City is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Mexico City based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 34 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Mexico City wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 220 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 16 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Mexico City?
This is the weather in Mexico City in January 2023:
1 January
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+24°C
2 January
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+24°C
3 January
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+21°C
4 January
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+24°C
5 January
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+25°C
6 January
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+24°C
7 January
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+21°C
8 January
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+22°C
9 January
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+23°C
10 January
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+21°C
11 January
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+17°C
12 January
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+21°C
13 January
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+21°C
14 January
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+22°C
15 January
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+21°C
16 January
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+20°C
17 January
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+20°C
18 January
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+21°C
19 January
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+22°C
20 January
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+22°C
21 January
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+20°C
22 January
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+21°C
23 January
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+23°C
24 January
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+22°C
25 January
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+22°C
26 January
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+23°C
27 January
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+23°C
28 January
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+23°C
29 January
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+22°C
30 January
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+23°C
31 January
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+23°C
In January 2023 Mexico City had 19 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +22°C, with an absolute maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +17°C. The average humidity was 50%, with a maximum of 90% and a minimum of 8%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Mexico City climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Mexico City in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+20°C) and the highest in 2009 (+25°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 130 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Mexico City in January:
Is January a good time to visit Mexico City?
January is a really good time to go to Mexico City. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Mexico City.
Can you sunbathe in Mexico City in January?
January has mild temperatures in Mexico City. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Mexico City rainy in January?
Mexico City is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Mexico City in January?
The amount of sunny days in Mexico City during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Mexico City, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.