Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Puebla in January
This is the coldest month in Puebla: highs average 70°F (21°C) and lows 43°F (6°C), with about 0.5 in (12 mm) of rain.
At 99/100 for comfort (3rd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 70°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 43°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 0.5 in (12 mm)
- Humidity
- 57%
- Cloud cover
- 33%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 58 min
- Comfort score
- 99/100 · Great
What January feels like
Days are warm, averaging 70°F (21°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 43°F (6°C), about 15°C (27°F) below the afternoon high.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.5 in (12 mm) of rain.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 33%.
Plan around January
January is one of Puebla's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from December (100 → 99/100).
- January sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends.
What to pack for January
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 70°F
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 43°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Puebla in January
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Callejón de los Sapos
Antique and flea market lane, busiest on weekends.
Why now January scores 99/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Talavera Uriarte
Talavera pottery workshop since 1824 with tours of the hand-painting process.
La Pasita
Tiny bar since 1916 pouring its signature raisin liqueur shot.
Capilla del Rosario
Baroque chapel inside Templo de Santo Domingo covered in gold leaf.
Catedral de Puebla
16th–17th-century cathedral with Mexico's tallest bell towers on the zócalo.
Nearby in January
- Mexico City in January~66 mi · highs 69°F, 0.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Oaxaca in January~167 mi · highs 75°F, 0.3 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, 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.
Puebla in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Puebla?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 99/100. Expect highs of 70°F (21°C) and 0.5 in (12 mm) of rain. January is inside the Oct – Apr window our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends.
How hot is Puebla in January?
Average highs are 70°F (21°C) and average lows 43°F (6°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Puebla in January?
Not much: about 0.5 in (12 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 34.6 in (878 mm).
What should I pack for Puebla in January?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 70°F), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 43°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in January
- Mexico City to Oaxaca Oct – Apr
Planning Puebla in January?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.