2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Mexico City in January

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

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Climate Overview

January is a good time to visit Mexico City. Mexico City has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 22°C, lows of 7°C, and approximately 3 rainy days per month.

Avg High

22°C

Avg Low

7°C

Rainy days

3days

Daylight

11.1h

Is January a good time to visit Mexico City?

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

Daylight

Sunrise

7:14 AM

Sunset

6:18 PM

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Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 22°C 7°C 3 Good
February 26°C 9°C 2 Good
March 28°C 11°C 4 Excellent (best)
April 28°C 14°C 8 Excellent (best)
May 27°C 13°C 9 Good
June 26°C 14°C 13 Wet
July 24°C 13°C 29 Wet
August 23°C 13°C 26 Wet
September 22°C 13°C 24 Wet
October 25°C 10°C 7 Excellent (best)
November 24°C 9°C 1 Excellent (best)
December 23°C 8°C 0 Good

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for January

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

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Common Questions

Is January a good time to visit Mexico City? +

January is typically Good for visiting Mexico City, with average highs of 22°C and around 3 rainy days.

What should I pack for Mexico City in January? +

With highs of 22°C and lows of 7°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Mexico City in January? +

Mexico City typically sees around 3 rainy days in January.

How many hours of daylight are there in Mexico City in January? +

In January, Mexico City gets approximately 11.1 hours of daylight per day.

Is January peak season in Mexico City? +

No, January is not peak season in Mexico City. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Mexico City? +

The best months to visit Mexico City are March, April, October, November, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: America/Mexico_City)

Last Updated: January 2026

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