Avg High
Mexico City in January
Avg Low
Rain
Daylight
11h
What to expect
January in Mexico City is mid-winter, with a settled seasonal pattern already in place. The month is mostly mild for steady exploring, with a marked step-down after sunset. Most days feel close to what the averages suggest, with straightforward pacing. The daylight window is balanced for full days without endless late evenings.
January in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Mexico City.
Hottest (avg)
#12 / 12
Wettest (avg)
#10 / 12
Daylight Hours
#11 / 12
Windiest (avg)
#6 / 12
Highest UV
#11 / 12
Most Humid
#8 / 12
Monthly climate breakdown
Temperature
- Daytime high
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- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Sunshine
- Daylight hours
- 11.1 h
- UV index (max)
- 8
- Typical sun hours
- 07:12 - 18:18
Rain & Snow
- Total rain
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- Rainy days
- 5 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 38%
Humidity & Wind
- Humidity (avg)
- 57%
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Daily climate explorer
Day 15 selected for January. Typical high 20.7°C and low 7.0°C.
Typical disruptions in January
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in January.
Cold High impact
Cold feels-like nights Measures: Cold feels-like nights (min <=5C). Observed about 55% of days (17.0 days/month) in January. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
17.0 days / month
~55% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 17.0 days / month
- Probability ~55% of days
- Intensity Up to ~5°C (P95)
Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~17 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Rain High impact
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 3% of days (1.0 days/month) in January. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.0 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.0 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~16mm (P95)
Washout conditions are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain Moderate
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 4% of days (1.2 days/month) in January. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.2 days / month
~4% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.2 days / month
- Probability ~4% of days
- Intensity Up to ~15mm (P95)
Rain disruption risk appears on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
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Rain High impact
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 0.2 days/month in January. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.2 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.2 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~20mm (P95)
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain Moderate
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in January. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.3 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.3 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~20mm (P95)
Heavy rain is possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloud Minor
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 28% of days (8.6 days/month) in January. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
8.6 days / month
~28% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 8.6 days / month
- Probability ~28% of days
- Intensity Up to ~99% (P95)
Cloudy skies are possible on ~9 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 25% of days (7.6 days/month) in January. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
7.6 days / month
~25% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 7.6 days / month
- Probability ~25% of days
- Intensity Up to ~9.6mm (P95)
Measurable rain is possible on ~8 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cold Minor
Cold nights Measures: Cold nights (min <=5C). Observed about 18% of days (5.5 days/month) in January. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
5.5 days / month
~18% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 5.5 days / month
- Probability ~18% of days
- Intensity Up to ~5°C (P95)
Cold nights are possible on ~5 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Rain Minor
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 14% of days (4.5 days/month) in January. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.5 days / month
~14% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.5 days / month
- Probability ~14% of days
- Intensity Up to ~19h (P95)
Several rainy hours are possible on ~4 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloud Minor
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 14% of days (4.4 days/month) in January. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.4 days / month
~14% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.4 days / month
- Probability ~14% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~4 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wind Minor
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 13% of days (4.1 days/month) in January. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.1 days / month
~13% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.1 days / month
- Probability ~13% of days
- Intensity Up to ~57km/h (P95)
Gusty conditions are possible on ~4 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Rain Minor
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 7% of days (2.2 days/month) in January. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.2 days / month
~7% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.2 days / month
- Probability ~7% of days
- Intensity Up to ~23h (P95)
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloud Minor
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 5% of days (1.5 days/month) in January. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.5 days / month
~5% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.5 days / month
- Probability ~5% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Overcast skies are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Humidity Minor
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 3% of days (0.9 days/month) in January. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.9 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.9 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~89% (P95)
High humidity is possible on ~1 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Frequently asked questions
Is January a good time to visit Mexico City?
Typical January days in Mexico City reach highs of 21°C (70°F) with nights around 7°C (45°F). It usually feels mild by day and cold after dark. It is one of the drier months, which suits outdoor exploring and sightseeing.
What are temperatures like in January?
Daytime temperatures in January typically peak near 21°C (70°F), while nights drop to around 7°C (45°F). Expect mild afternoons and cold evenings.
How much does it rain in January?
Rainfall in January averages 18 mm (0.71 in) across roughly 5 days. Overall it is a moderately wet time of year, so showers are usually brief rather than all-day downpours.
How many hours of daylight are there in January?
You can expect about 11 hours of daylight in January. Sunrise is typically around 07:12 and sunset near 18:18. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.
How strong is the sun in January?
UV levels are often high (around 8). Regular sunscreen and a hat are recommended.
Is it windy in January?
In January, average wind speeds are around 7 km/h (4 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 41 km/h (25 mph). On the ground, it is it often feels breezy, especially in more exposed spots or along the coast.