Hottest (avg)
#12 / 12
On the cooler side.
January in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Mexico City.
Wettest (avg)
#10 / 12
One of the drier months.
Daylight Hours
#11 / 12
Shorter days.
Windiest (avg)
#6 / 12
Close to the yearly wind average.
Highest UV
#11 / 12
UV is gentler than usual.
Most Humid
#8 / 12
Humidity stays close to the yearly norm.
Monthly climate breakdown
A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for January.
Thermal profile
Temperature
Typical daytime high
- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Light window
Sunshine
11.1 h
Average daylight
- UV index (max)
- 8
- Typical sun hours
- 07:12 - 18:18
Wet-day pattern
Rain & Snow
Typical rainfall
- Rainy days
- 5 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 38%
Air feel
Humidity & Wind
57%
Average humidity
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Historical daily baseline
Daily climate explorer
Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through January in Mexico City. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.
Primary control
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Secondary context
Monthly trend
Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.
Median temperatureMedian lowTypical range
Day 15 selected for January. Temperature 20.7°C.
Historical disruption baseline
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.
Likely frequency
17.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~55% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~5°C (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
1.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~3% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~16mm (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
1.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~4% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~15mm (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
0.2 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~20mm (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
0.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~20mm (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
8.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~28% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~99% (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
7.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~25% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~9.6mm (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
5.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~18% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~5°C (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
4.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~14% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~19h (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
4.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~14% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
4.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~13% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~57km/h (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
2.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~7% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~23h (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
1.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~5% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
0.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~3% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~89% (P95)
Why this matters
High humidity is possible on ~1 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
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.