Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
87°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Zihuatanejo
Mexico · North America
Hot days and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Mid to late
Daytime high
87°F
Lows around 70°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
82°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Mostly dry. About 1 wet day, fewer than in most months.
3%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.3 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
70%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 90° and nights feel near 74°.
ComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
68%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
3 mphJanuary Calm
Sea temperature
82°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 84°F, easing to about 80°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning79°F
Feels 82°F
Rain1%
Cloud29%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday86°F
Feels 89°F
Rain2%
Cloud30%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon84°F
Feels 89°F
Rain2%
Cloud33%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening80°F
Feels 87°F
Rain1%
Cloud32%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87 | 70 | 0.2 | 1 | 10.3 | 70 | 82 |
| Feb | 87 | 70 | 0.2 | 0 | 11.1 | 67 | 82 |
| Mar | 88 | 71 | 0.3 | 1 | 11.7 | 64 | 81 |
| Apr | 90 | 72 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.0 | 63 | 82 |
| May | 91 | 76 | 0.6 | 3 | 12.3 | 68 | 83 |
| Jun | 89 | 78 | 7.7 | 18 | 10.4 | 79 | 84 |
| Jul | 89 | 78 | 6.8 | 20 | 10.3 | 80 | 85 |
| Aug | 89 | 78 | 8.9 | 22 | 9.9 | 82 | 86 |
| Sep | 88 | 78 | 13.7 | 25 | 8.9 | 84 | 85 |
| Oct | 88 | 77 | 9.1 | 23 | 9.7 | 84 | 86 |
| Nov | 88 | 74 | 1.4 | 7 | 10.7 | 81 | 85 |
| Dec | 87 | 71 | 0.2 | 1 | 10.6 | 76 | 84 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026
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