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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