Baja California weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Baja California: highs of 17°C (63°F) and about 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average 8°C (46°F) and cloud cover 50% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd wettest month of the year and the 2nd coolest. Compared with December, it is about as warm and drier; February brings highs of 17°C (63°F) and 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Tijuana, the largest city in Baja California. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Baja California?
least pleasant month Weather score 74/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Baja California. For better conditions, consider Apr–May, Jul–Nov.
Does it rain a lot in Baja California in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 41 mm (1.6 in) falls in an average January. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Baja California in January?
Days average 17°C (63°F) and nights 8°C (46°F).
Baja California weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C (63°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm | 50% | least pleasant |
| February | 17°C (63°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 55 mm | 56% | least pleasant |
| March | 19°C (66°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 29 mm | 60% | fair |
| April | 20°C (68°F) | 10°C (49°F) | 17 mm | 60% | best |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 7 mm | 72% | best |
| June | 25°C (78°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 14 mm | 81% | fair |
| July | 29°C (84°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 4 mm | 75% | best |
| August | 29°C (85°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 4 mm | 69% | best |
| September | 28°C (83°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 6 mm | 59% | best |
| October | 25°C (76°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm | 54% | best |
| November | 21°C (69°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 25 mm | 50% | best |
| December | 17°C (62°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm | 51% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Baja California in January
Weather can differ a lot within Baja California: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tijuana | 17°C (63°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm | least pleasant |
| Mexicali | 20°C (67°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 17 mm | best |
| Ensenada | 17°C (63°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 35 mm | least pleasant |
| Rosarito | 17°C (63°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm | least pleasant |
| Tecate | 17°C (63°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm | least pleasant |
| Pórticos de San Antonio | 17°C (63°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm | least pleasant |
| Santa Isabel | 20°C (67°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 17 mm | best |
| La Joya | 17°C (63°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm | least pleasant |
| Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada | 17°C (62°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 30 mm | least pleasant |
| Terrazas del Valle | 17°C (63°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm | least pleasant |
| Villa del Prado 2da Sección | 17°C (63°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm | least pleasant |
| Ciudad Guadalupe Victoria | 20°C (68°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 11 mm | best |