Cancún in January
Dry, sunny and busy
- Temperature
- 19–29°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Reliable dry, sunny weather.
–High-season prices.
January is dry and sunny, which is why it is high season. The first week stays expensive after the holidays.
Cancún vs San Juan in January
San Juan edges it in January. Cancún averages 19–29°C with high crowds; San Juan 22–28°C with high crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Cancún and San Juan
The verdict for January
- WeatherVery similar8.5/10 vs 8/10
- CrowdsVery similarHigh vs High
- PricesVery similar$$$$ vs $$$$
- OverallSan Juan comes out ahead6/10 vs 6.5/10
San Juan in January
Festival season
- Temperature
- 22–28°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+The San Sebastián Street Festival.
–High season prices.
January is high season, and the third weekend brings the San Sebastián Street Festival to Old San Juan.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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