Acapulco weather in January
January in Acapulco: sweltering, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Acapulco · #6 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 93/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Acapulco climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 31°C / 87°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 34°C / 93°F | |
| Rainfall | 8 mm / 0.3 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Where is Acapulco?
Loading map…
Acapulco in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Acapulco?
- January in Acapulco: sweltering, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Acapulco on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
- What is the weather like in Acapulco in January?
- In January, Acapulco averages a daily high of 30.6°C and a low of 22.1°C, with about 7.6 mm of rain over roughly 2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Acapulco in January?
- Acapulco has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in January.