Mexico City skyline at golden hour above jacaranda trees in purple bloom

Mexico City in January

Dry, sunny and good value

The short answer

January is a good time to visit Mexico City.

Blue-sky days and bargain rates, if you pack a warm layer for the evenings.

7/10 overall6–21°CMedium crowds$ (Low)
Weather7/10
Crowds6/10
Prices9/10
Events4/10

January in detail

What January actually feels like

Weather
6–21°C
Dry and sunny, with cold nights
Crowds
Medium
Medium — the post-holiday calm settles in quickly
Prices
$ (Low)
Low — among the best rates of the year

+Dry, sunny days and some of the best hotel rates of the year.

–Nights drop close to freezing, so evenings call for a real jacket.

My tip for January

Mornings are cold at 2,240m altitude — plan outdoor sights for the sunny afternoons.

  • Value
  • Museums
  • Exploring

How January compares

Against the other eleven months

4th of 12 overall in Mexico City, 7th for weather, 4th for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is July; and it's also the best value.

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