Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Bacalar in January
This is the coldest month in Bacalar: highs average 80°F (27°C) and lows 71°F (22°C), with about 2.7 in (68 mm) of rain.
At 83/100 for comfort (3rd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 80°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 71°F (22°C)
- Rain
- 2.7 in (68 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 52%
- Daylight
- ~11 h
- Comfort score
- 83/100 · Great
What January feels like
Days are warm, averaging 80°F (27°C).
Lows average 71°F (22°C).
With 78% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Some rain is likely, about 2.7 in (68 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around January
January is one of Bacalar's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from December (81 → 83/100).
- January sits inside the Dec – Apr window our Tulum & Riviera Maya route recommends.
What to pack for January
- Light, breathable clothes80°F afternoons
- Quick-dry fabrics78% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Bacalar in January
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Cenote Cocalitos
Lagoon spot with stromatolites and hammocks in the water.
Why now January scores 83/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Cenote Azul
90-m deep cenote for swimming, with a lakeside restaurant.
Why now Highs near 80°F and 2.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Bacalar Lagoon Sailboat Tour
Sail the lagoon of seven colors to the Pirates' Channel and Bird Island.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Chacchoben
Maya ruins in the jungle with restored temples.
La Playita
Lagoon restaurant with a jetty for swimming.
Nearby in January
- Tulum in January~122 mi · highs 81°F, 2.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Playa del Carmen in January~160 mi · highs 79°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Bacalar in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Bacalar?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 83/100. Expect highs of 80°F (27°C) and 2.7 in (68 mm) of rain. January is inside the Dec – Apr window our Tulum & Riviera Maya route recommends.
How hot is Bacalar in January?
Average highs are 80°F (27°C) and average lows 71°F (22°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bacalar in January?
Some: about 2.7 in (68 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 54.8 in (1392 mm).
What should I pack for Bacalar in January?
Bring light, breathable clothes (80°F afternoons), quick-dry fabrics (78% average humidity), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in January
- Tulum & Riviera Maya Dec – Apr
Planning Bacalar in January?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.