Month guide · San Miguel de Allende · Mexico
San Miguel de Allende in January
What January is really like in San Miguel de Allende: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
January is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 11 hours of daylight. Sunny, dry days and cold nights; a popular month with winter visitors from the US and Canada.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in January
January is the 11th-warmest month in San Miguel de Allende: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with December (23°C (73°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs climb to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 07:22
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 18:22
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
Autumn (October–November). Clear, mild weather after the rains, with Día de Muertos and the La Calaca festival.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January rates 4 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: January is one of the pricier months.
Events in January
January has no major recurring festival in San Miguel de Allende, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · Atascadero
El Mirador
Take a taxi up for sunset and walk down through the stairways towards El Chorro and the centre.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Free
- Couples
- Photo spot
Garden · Atascadero
El Charco del Ingenio
A botanical garden and nature reserve on the edge of town, with trails along a canyon and around a reservoir, a conservatory of Mexican cacti and succulents and wetlands that attract birds.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Views
Park · Guadiana
Parque Juárez
Combine it with El Chorro and the lavaderos just above the park for a gentle loop from the Jardín.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Free
- Nature
Experience · Dolores Hidalgo road
La Gruta hot springs
About 10 km north of town, this spa has several outdoor thermal pools in landscaped gardens.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 23°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 San Miguel de Allende?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, February–April and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
San Miguel de Allende in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit San Miguel de Allende?
It is a shoulder-season month. Sunny, dry days and cold nights; a popular month with winter visitors from the US and Canada.
+How warm is San Miguel de Allende in January?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in San Miguel de Allende in January?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.