20-Year Climate Average
Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico Weather in January
Normal High
78°F
Normal Low
72°F
Rainy Days
~17 of the month
Chance of Rain
56%
Humidity
74%
UV index
Not available
Daylight
11 hours
Peak wind
12 mph
Usually good for: beaches and outdoor dining.
Based on January climate records from 2006–2025 (Open-Meteo Historical Weather Archive). These are planning averages, not a forecast. Data: Open-Meteo.com, CC BY 4.0.
Current conditions
Forecast versus the climate baseline
82°F
It currently feels like 92°F with 83% humidity, a 76°F dew point and 4 mph wind. Climate averages describe the month; this live reading is what matters for plans today.
88° / 78° · 60% rain
88° / 79° · 84% rain
88° / 77° · 98% rain
Best Months to Visit Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Ranked by historical rainy-day frequency — the driest months over the past 20 years.
Methodology
Monthly values use the 2001–2020 observation period. Temperature, precipitation, humidity or dew point, wind, UV and daylight are shown only when the selected source provides them; unavailable fields are never estimated or silently replaced. These are planning normals, not guarantees for a specific trip.
What is the weather like in Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico in January?
The 20-year average high in Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico in January is 78°F, with a low around 72°F and about 17 rainy days.