The climate in Chichén-Itzá during January can be summarized as warm, humid and reasonably dry.
January is in the winter in Chichén-Itzá and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 29.6°C 85.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 16.1°C 60.9°F |
| Average temperature | 22.8°C 73°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.8 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 37 mm 1.5 ins |
| Rainy days | 5 days |
| Sea temperature | 25.4°C 77.7°F |
| Humidity | 73% |
| Windspeed | 8.3kph 5 mph |
On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Chichén-Itzá with around 37mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Chichén-Itzá in January 2025.
Best places to visit in January
| Hottest month: | May | 35.1°C 95.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | March | 34mm 1.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 8.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 29.2°C 84.6°F |
| Wettest month: | September | 201mm 7.9ins |