Cancún in January
Dry, sunny and busy
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
January is a reasonable month in Cancún — with trade-offs.
January is dry and sunny, which is why it is high season. The first week stays expensive after the holidays.
January in detail
What January actually feels like
- Weather
- 19–29°C
- Warm and dry, with pleasant evenings.
- Crowds
- High
- High season, with winter visitors from North America.
- Prices
- $$$$
- Peak rates, especially early in the month.
+Reliable dry, sunny weather.
–High-season prices.
My tip for January
Arrive after the first week of January for better rates.
- Beach
- Sun
How January compares
Against the other eleven months
5th of 12 overall in Cancún, 4th for weather, 9th for space, 9th for value. The emptiest month is September; the best value is September.
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Weather
Weather in Cancún in January
In January Cancún averages a high of 29°C (84°F) and a low of 19°C (66°F), with about 56 mm of rain or snow over 6 wet days. The warmest month is June (around 34°C) and the coolest is January (around 29°C); the wettest month is October.
- Average high
- 29°C
- 84°F
- Average low
- 19°C
- 66°F
- Precipitation
- 56 mm
- Wet days
- 6
Climate data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (Cancún). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Cancún in January: the questions people ask
- Is January a good time to visit Cancún?
- January is a reasonable month in Cancún — with trade-offs. It ranks 5 of 12 months in Cancún overall (4 for weather, 9 for space, 9 for value). The main upside: Reliable dry, sunny weather. The main downside: High-season prices.
- What is the weather like in Cancún in January?
- Average highs are around 29°C and lows around 19°C. Expect about 56 mm of rain or snow over roughly 6 wet days. Warm and dry, with pleasant evenings. For comparison, the warmest month is June (around 34°C) and the coolest is January (around 29°C).
- Is Cancún crowded in January?
- Crowds are high. High season, with winter visitors from North America. The quietest month is September.
- How expensive is Cancún in January?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 ($$$$). Peak rates, especially early in the month. The best-value month is September.
- When is the best time to visit Cancún?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, February is the best month overall (January ranks 5 of 12). The quietest month is September and the best value is September.