Mexico City weather in January
January in Mexico City: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Mexico City · #34 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Mexico City climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 21°C / 69°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Rainfall | 14 mm / 0.5 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 59% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 5°C / 40°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 83 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Mexico City in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Mexico City?
- January in Mexico City: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Mexico City on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Mexico City in January?
- In January, Mexico City averages a daily high of 20.8°C and a low of 7.8°C, with about 13.8 mm of rain over roughly 3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Mexico City in January?
- Mexico City has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 83 in January.