The month in detail
What to expect in January
January is peak dry season in Puerto Escondido. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain is virtually absent (3% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup.
January is the best month of the year in Puerto Escondido.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
muggy at times
18°
Sea
27°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
11.2h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 22
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Is January the right month?
January is actually the best month of the year in Puerto Escondido. Good timing.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Mexico
🗣️LanguageSpanish
💶CurrencyMexican Peso ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthMarch · 90°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 86°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 49%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location
Where is Puerto Escondido ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
MexicoTropical climate with a 6.3 → 4.9 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
15.86°N · 97.07°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Puerto Escondido?
January is the best month with 86°F highs, 70°F lows, 8.2h of sunshine and 3.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Puerto Escondido get in January?
Puerto Escondido averages 8.2 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 6.2/10.
What is the rainiest month in Puerto Escondido?
September is the most unfavourable month with September has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Puerto Escondido in January?
In January, overnight lows reach 70°F, while afternoon highs average 86°F.
Is Puerto Escondido good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Puerto Escondido scores 6.2/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 6.2/10.
When should you avoid Puerto Escondido?
September is the most difficult month to visit Puerto Escondido, with September has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Puerto Escondido in January?
In January, the sea averages 81°F in Puerto Escondido: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Puerto Escondido in January?
The average UV index reaches 7 in January in Puerto Escondido (high), with about 11.2h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.