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Mexico City in January
What January is really like in Mexico City: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: ProtoplasmaKid, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
January is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 11.1 hours of daylight. Dry and sunny with cold mornings and evenings; bring a warm layer.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in January
January is the 10th-warmest month in Mexico City: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with December (21°C (70°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs climb to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 07:13
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 18:18
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
Winter (December–February). Dry, sunny days and cold nights, with Guadalupe pilgrimages, Christmas posadas and clear views of the volcanoes on some mornings.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January rates 3 for crowds (the peak is November at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in November). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in January
- Día de Reyes with rosca de reyes cake (6 January)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · Centro Histórico
Torre Latinoamericana
Go on a clear morning after overnight rain, when the volcanoes may be visible, or at dusk to watch the city lights come on.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- History
- After dark
Castle · Chapultepec
Chapultepec Castle
On a hill in Chapultepec Park, one of the largest city parks in the Americas, the castle was the residence of Emperor Maximilian in the 1860s and later of Mexican presidents.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Architecture
- Kids
Experience · Xochimilco
Xochimilco canals
Go on a weekday for a quieter ride or on Sunday for the full party, and agree the boat price by the hour using the official board at the landing.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Kids
- Food
- Outdoors
Street · Juárez and Reforma
Paseo de la Reforma and the Ángel
The city's grand boulevard, laid out in the 1860s under Emperor Maximilian, runs from the Alameda past monuments such as the golden Ángel de la Independencia to Chapultepec Park.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Active
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 6°C and 2 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Mexico City?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–April and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Mexico City?
It is a shoulder-season month. Dry and sunny with cold mornings and evenings; bring a warm layer.
+How warm is Mexico City in January?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mexico City in January?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.