Mexico (Los Cabos) · January
Best travel monthTravel seasonMexico · North America
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 25° (77°)21– (70–)31 (88) | 26° (79°)20– (68–)31 (88) | 27° (81°)21– (70–)32 (90) | 29° (84°)22– (72–)34 (93) | 31° (88°)25– (77–)36 (97) | 32° (90°)26– (79–)36 (97) | 33° (91°)28– (82–)36 (97) | 33° (91°)27– (81–)36 (97) | 32° (90°)27– (81–)35 (95) | 32° (90°)26– (79–)35 (95) | 29° (84°)25– (77–)32 (90) | 26° (79°)20– (68–)31 (88) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 17° (63°)11– (52–)20 (68) | 17° (63°)11– (52–)19 (66) | 18° (64°)12– (54–)20 (68) | 19° (66°)14– (57–)20 (68) | 21° (70°)16– (61–)23 (73) | 23° (73°)19– (66–)24 (75) | 26° (79°)22– (72–)27 (81) | 27° (81°)24– (75–)27 (81) | 26° (79°)23– (73–)27 (81) | 24° (75°)18– (64–)26 (79) | 21° (70°)15– (59–)24 (75) | 18° (64°)11– (52–)22 (72) |
☀️Sunshine | 9h UV 7 | 10h UV 8 | 11h UV 9 | 11h UV 10 | 12h UV 10 | 11h UV 9 | 11h UV 9 | 9h UV 9 | 9h UV 9 | 10h UV 8 | 9h UV 7 | 7h UV 6 |
🌊Water Temp | 23° (73°) | 22° (72°) | 21° (70°) | 22° (72°) | 24° (75°) | 26° (79°) | 28° (82°) | 30° (86°) | 30° (86°) | 30° (86°) | 28° (82°) | 25° (77°) |
🌧Rain Days | 0d4mm (0.1") | 1d7mm (0.3") | 0d1mm (<0.1") | 0d0mm (<0.1") | 0d1mm (<0.1") | 1d12mm (0.5") | 3d21mm (0.8") | 8d84mm (3.3") | 8d114mm (4.5") | 3d35mm (1.4") | 1d17mm (0.7") | 1d7mm (0.3") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
January is among the best months in Mexico (Los Cabos): only 0 rain days, 25°C (77°F) highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime highs average 25°C (77°F), cooling to 17°C (63°F) at night (daily average: 21°C (70°F)). Peaks reach around 31°C (88°F), the coldest nights around 11°C (52°F). The sun shines an average of 9 hours per day; there are 0 rain days with 4 mm (0.2 in) total. Sea temperature is 23°C (73°F) — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in January are ideal.
The desert is dry, the air pleasantly warm, and the sea is more for looking at than for long swims. Whales pass along the coast, boats leave at first light, and the golf courses along the Cabo corridor and the snorkelling reefs of Cabo Pulmo are at their best. Evenings are mild, never cold.
Events & Festivals
- Whale-watching seasonmid-December to mid-April
Grey and humpback whales pass along the coast; tours are officially permitted from 15 December to 15 April, with January to March the best months.
Packing list for Mexico (Los Cabos) in January
- T-shirts and shorts
- Light jacket for cool evenings
- Swimwear (the water is still a little fresh)
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit Mexico (Los Cabos)?
- Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Mexico (Los Cabos) (Climate Score: 85/100). Pleasant temperatures (25°C (77°F)), good sunshine (9 h/day), and few rain days (0) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Mexico (Los Cabos) in January?
- In January, Mexico (Los Cabos) sees daily highs of 25°C (77°F). Nights cool to 17°C (63°F), with a daily average of 21°C (70°F). Peaks reach around 31°C (88°F), the coldest nights around 11°C (52°F).
- How much rain falls in Mexico (Los Cabos) in January?
- In January, Mexico (Los Cabos) receives an average of 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain over 0 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Mexico (Los Cabos) get in January?
- Mexico (Los Cabos) averages 9 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Mexico (Los Cabos) in January?
- Water temperature in Mexico (Los Cabos) in January averages 23°C (73°F) — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
