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Puerto Escondido in January: near-perfect conditions.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 15.86°N 97.07°W
86°FMax temperature
4%Rainy days
10.5hSunshine / day

Puerto Escondido weather in January

✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
70°F – 86°F
🌧 Rainy days
4% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
9.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (9.4/10)

Should you visit Puerto Escondido in January?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 10.5h per day on average.

❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°F.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 4%
🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 86°F
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.5h/d

Our take: January in Puerto Escondido delivers near-perfect conditions with warm days around 30°C, cool evenings at 21°C, and barely any rain to speak of. With outstanding sunshine and a weather score of 9.4 out of 10, this is one of the best months to visit. Ideal for surfers, beach lovers, and anyone craving reliable winter sun without the sticky humidity.

Puerto Escondido in January by trip type

What to expect in January

Even in winter, Puerto Escondido enjoys 30°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (4% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Puerto Escondido.

All months for Puerto Escondido

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
☀️ January70°F86°F4%0.2in10.5h9.4/10
☀️ February70°F88°F2%0.1in11.9h9.2/10
☀️ March72°F90°F3%0.2in10.9h8.9/10
☀️ April73°F90°F2%0.1in11.9h8.9/10
🌤️ May75°F90°F36%4.1in11.2h7.8/10
⛅ June75°F86°F70%9.7in10.0h7.4/10
🌤️ July73°F88°F57%4.8in10.7h7.5/10
⛅ August75°F88°F67%8.8in9.6h7.3/10
⛅ September73°F86°F78%10.2in8.9h7.3/10
⛅ October73°F86°F61%8.8in9.4h7.6/10
☀️ November72°F86°F21%1.6in10.7h8.7/10
☀️ December70°F86°F5%0.3in10.5h9.4/10
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, Puerto Escondido averages 86°F, 4% rainy days and 10.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.4/10. See methodology →

January vs January (best month)

The best month is January (score 9.4/10). Difference:

FAQ — Puerto Escondido in January

Is January a good time to visit Puerto Escondido?
January is an excellent time to visit Puerto Escondido (score 9.4/10). With 86°F, 10.5h of sunshine and 4% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Puerto Escondido in January?
Temperatures reach 86°F. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 10.5h/day.

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