Guanajuato weather in January [2026]

Month summary

Guanajuato weather in January

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

8°C – 22°C

🌧 Rainy days

5% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.5h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.3/10

📅 📅 Best month

March (9.5/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Guanajuato in January?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (22°C, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 5%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 22°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.5h/d

Our take: January in Guanajuato is absolutely lovely—think crisp mornings around 8°C warming to pleasant 22°C afternoons, perfect for wandering the colorful colonial streets without overheating. With minimal rain and excellent sunshine, you'll have ideal conditions for exploring the underground plazas and nearby silver mines. This is prime time for visitors who love mild weather and clear skies.

By trip type

Guanajuato in January by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder

Local context

What to expect in January

🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Even in winter, Guanajuato enjoys 22°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (5% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if March (9.5/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	8°C	22°C	5%	0.2	10.5h	8.3/10
🌤️ February	10°C	24°C	4%	0.3	11.2h	8.7/10
☀️ March	12°C	28°C	4%	0.2	11.8h	9.5/10
☀️ April	14°C	29°C	3%	0.1	12.2h	9.3/10
☀️ May	15°C	30°C	18%	1.0	12.8h	8.7/10
🌤️ June	15°C	27°C	49%	4.0	12.4h	7.9/10
🌦️ July	14°C	24°C	58%	4.0	12.1h	7.4/10
🌤️ August	14°C	25°C	52%	4.3	12.0h	7.6/10
🌤️ September	14°C	24°C	47%	3.6	11.4h	7.6/10
🌤️ October	13°C	24°C	22%	1.3	11.0h	8.2/10
🌤️ November	11°C	24°C	7%	0.4	11.0h	8.6/10
🌤️ December	9°C	22°C	5%	0.2	10.6h	8.3/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Guanajuato averages 22°C, 5% rainy days and 10.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.3/10. See methodology →

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