What is the weather like in Cancún vs Zihuatanejo in January?

In January, Cancún averages 27°C high / 20°C low with about 53 mm of rain; Zihuatanejo averages 31°C high / 21°C low with about 6 mm.

Cancún vs Zihuatanejo in January

Zihuatanejo is the better pick in January — 92 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Zihuatanejo is sweltering, dry, clean air, while Cancún is hot, a little rain, clean air.

Cancún vs Zihuatanejo — January climate, side by side

	🇲🇽 Cancún	🇲🇽 Zihuatanejo
Comfort score	87/100 (A)	92/100 (S)
Feels-like high	29°C	34°C
Avg high / low	27° / 20°	31° / 21°
Rainfall	53 mm	6 mm
Rainy days	12	1
Humidity	74%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	44	36

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

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Cancún vs Zihuatanejo in January — FAQ

Is January better in Cancún or Zihuatanejo?: Zihuatanejo is the better pick in January — 92 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Zihuatanejo is sweltering, dry, clean air, while Cancún is hot, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cancún vs Zihuatanejo in January?: In January, Cancún averages 27°C high / 20°C low with about 53 mm of rain; Zihuatanejo averages 31°C high / 21°C low with about 6 mm.