Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Mexico City in January
This is the coldest month in Mexico City: highs average 69°F (21°C) and lows 42°F (6°C), with about 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain.
At 98/100 for comfort (4th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 69°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 42°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 0.4 in (9 mm)
- Humidity
- 61%
- Cloud cover
- 36%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 57 min
- Comfort score
- 98/100 · Great
What January feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 69°F (21°C), good for long walks.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 42°F (6°C), about 15°C (27°F) below the afternoon high.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain.
Plan around January
January is one of Mexico City's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from December (99 → 98/100).
- January sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends.
What to pack for January
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 42°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Mexico City in January
January is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Museo Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo's Blue House in Coyoacán, with her studio and personal objects.
Teotihuacan
Ancient city with the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon along the Avenue of the Dead, an hour north.
Xochimilco
Canal network where you hire a painted trajinera boat with mariachis drifting by.
Pujol
Enrique Olvera's flagship tasting menu, known for the aged mole madre.
El Califa de León
Tiny San Rafael taco counter with a Michelin star for its gaonera steak taco.
Nearby in January
- Puebla in January~66 mi · highs 70°F, 0.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Oaxaca in January~227 mi · highs 75°F, 0.3 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Guadalajara in January~287 mi · highs 75°F, 0.4 in rain · 4°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,627 m to Mexico City's ~2,228 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Mexico City in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Mexico City?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 98/100. Expect highs of 69°F (21°C) and 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain. January is inside the Oct – Apr window our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends.
How hot is Mexico City in January?
Average highs are 69°F (21°C) and average lows 42°F (6°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Mexico City in January?
Not much: about 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 31.2 in (792 mm).
What should I pack for Mexico City in January?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 42°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Mexico City
Routes in season in January
- Mexico City to Oaxaca Oct – Apr
Planning Mexico City in January?
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