Mexico City · WinterMonth summary
Mexico City weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
45°F – 72°F
🌧 Rainy days
7% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Mexico City in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (22°F, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: January is a good time to visit Mexico City. March remains slightly better (+0.7 pts).
By trip type
Mexico City 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
Even in winter, Mexico City enjoys 22°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (7% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if March (9.0/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 45°F | 72°F | 7% | 0.0in | 10.7h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ February | 48°F | 77°F | 7% | 0.0in | 11.2h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ March | 52°F | 81°F | 15% | 0.0in | 11.7h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ April | 54°F | 82°F | 23% | 0.0in | 12.1h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 55°F | 82°F | 40% | 0.1in | 12.4h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 57°F | 75°F | 67% | 0.2in | 11.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 55°F | 73°F | 86% | 0.3in | 11.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 55°F | 73°F | 88% | 0.3in | 11.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 55°F | 72°F | 81% | 0.3in | 10.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 54°F | 72°F | 45% | 0.1in | 10.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 50°F | 73°F | 15% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 46°F | 72°F | 8% | 0.0in | 10.8h | 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, Mexico City averages 72°F, 7% rainy days and 10.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.3/10.
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Comparison
January vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Mexico City in January
Is January a good time to visit Mexico City?
January is an excellent time to visit Mexico City (score 8.3/10). With 72°F, 10.7h of sunshine and 7% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Mexico City in January?
With 72°F and 10.7h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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