Cancún vs Fort Lauderdale in January

Cancún is the better pick in January — 87 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cancún is hot, a little rain, clean air, while Fort Lauderdale is warm, a little rain, clean air.

Cancún vs Fort LauderdaleJanuary climate, side by side

CancúnFort Lauderdale
Comfort score87/100 (A)82/100 (A)
Feels-like high29°C24°C
Avg high / low27° / 20°24° / 17°
Rainfall53 mm69 mm
Rainy days126
Humidity74%73%
Air quality (AQI)4441

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Cancún vs Fort Lauderdale in January — FAQ

Is January better in Cancún or Fort Lauderdale?
Cancún is the better pick in January — 87 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cancún is hot, a little rain, clean air, while Fort Lauderdale is warm, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cancún vs Fort Lauderdale in January?
In January, Cancún averages 27°C high / 20°C low with about 53 mm of rain; Fort Lauderdale averages 24°C high / 17°C low with about 69 mm.