Mexico City weather in January
Mexico City in January averages 15°C (59°F), 7 mm of rain and 7.4 hours of sun a day. It is one of the driest months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Mexico City, January is the coldest, the second driest and the fifth sunniest.
- Average temp
- 15°C (59°F)
8–22°C · 47–72°F
- Rainfall
- 7 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 7.4 h
hours per day
What is Mexico City like in January?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Mexico City in January?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 8°C (47°F).
January compared with December and February
January in Mexico City is about the same temperature as December and about as wet as it, which averages 16°C (60°F).
January in Mexico City is 2°C cooler than February and about as wet as it, which averages 17°C (63°F).
Daylight in Mexico City in January
On 15 January the sun is up for 11 hours 5 minutes in Mexico City, rising about 07:13 and setting about 18:18 local time.
January ends 18 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 2 hours 13 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Mexico City
Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Mexico City
What to read before you book.
Mexico City weather by month
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How January compares with the rest of the year
January is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C / 59°F | 7 mm |
| February | 17°C / 63°F | 3 mm |
| March | 19°C / 66°F | 19 mm |
| April | 21°C / 69°F | 27 mm |
| May | 21°C / 69°F | 53 mm |
| June | 20°C / 68°F | 127 mm |
| July | 19°C / 66°F | 176 mm |
| August | 19°C / 66°F | 186 mm |
| September | 19°C / 65°F | 144 mm |
| October | 18°C / 64°F | 79 mm |
| November | 16°C / 61°F | 10 mm |
| December | 16°C / 60°F | 9 mm |
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FAQs about Mexico City in January
January climate averages for Mexico City, 1991–2020.
Mexico City averages 15°C (59°F) in January, ranging from about 8°C (47°F) at night to 22°C (72°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. January sees only about 7 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. January averages 15°C (59°F) against 17°C (63°F) in February — 2°C cooler.
January is about as warm as December, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is February to May; January sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 7.4 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what January is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 5 minutes of daylight in mid-January, against 13 hours 18 minutes in June and 10 hours 58 minutes in December.
On 15 January, sunrise is about 07:13 and sunset about 18:18 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 18 minutes longer than it starts.
