Mexico City in January
Dry, bright and cold after dark, January offers the cheapest flights of the year and museums that never feel pressed.
Is January a good time to visit Mexico City?
January is one of the better months to visit Mexico City. Crowds sit around 50/100, with typical highs near 22°C.
January is the quietest month of the year in Mexico City.
What’s on in January
- Día de Reyes (6 January) — rosca de reyes on every corner
Best days in January
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in January
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in January
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How January compares
Every month in Mexico City, ranked by how calm it is.
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Frequently asked questions
Is January a good month to visit Mexico City?
January is one of the better months to visit Mexico City. Crowds sit around 50/100, with typical highs near 22°C.
How crowded is Mexico City in January?
Mexico City sits at roughly 50/100 in January on our crowd scale, which is 11 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Mexico City in January?
Expect highs around 22°C and lows near 7°C in January, with about 2 wet days across the month.