MexicoThe weather in January in Cancún
It's warm in January in Cancún with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 26°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 23°C.
Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Cancún. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Cancún, Mexico. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 33°C in 2014, Cancún reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 12°C to a highest value of 27°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 77 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in January for Cancún
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Cancún. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Cancún | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 27°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 29°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 18°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 77 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 11 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Cancún with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 21°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 28°C, with nights around 20°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Cancún is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 20°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Cancún, Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Cancún
Temperature in January in Cancún over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Cancún, Mexico. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Cancún
Total precipitation in January in Cancún over the years
Daily UV index in January in Cancún
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Cancún, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Cancún by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cancún. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.