SeasonMapHolbox weather in January
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January in Holbox: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Holbox · #213 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Holbox in January
Other months in Holbox
Holbox's forum calls March close to ideal — one visitor found sunny, partly cloudy days back to back with genuinely perfect weather. The one catch regulars flag is wind: the "Nortes," strong north winds that can blow hard for a few days at a stretch, so it's worth checking the forecast before booking a boat trip.
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Holbox climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 27°C / 80°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 28°C / 82°F | |
| Sea temperature | 25°C / 76°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 42 mm / 1.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Holbox in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyChristmas and New Year, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Holbox's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherHolbox's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Holbox in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Nortes season
15 Nov – 28 Feb · usuallyWind seasonRiskCold fronts drop down the Gulf every few weeks through winter and each brings a day or two of hard north wind. The kite schools plan their year around it; the ferry crossing gets rough and boat tours get cancelled.
- Holiday
Christmas and New Year
20 Dec – 5 JanChristmas & New YearCrowdedBook earlyThe dearest fortnight of the year and the one the small hotels sell out of first, often with minimum stays. Mexican families and Europeans arrive in the same week. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Holbox — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Holbox in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Holbox?
- January in Holbox: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Holbox on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Holbox in January?
- In January, Holbox averages a daily high of 26.7°C and a low of 21.7°C, with about 42 mm of rain over roughly 10.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Holbox in January?
- Holbox has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in January.
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Similar destinations in North America — January
Within 300 km: Valladolid's Feria de la Candelaria around 27 Jan – 8 Feb, and Playa del Carmen's Dry season around 15 Nov – 30 Apr.