Michoacán weather in January
January is one of the best months to visit Michoacán: highs of 22°C (72°F) and about 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain on average. Nights average 8°C (46°F) and cloud cover 36% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is about as warm and wetter; February brings highs of 25°C (76°F) and 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Morelia, the largest city in Michoacán. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Michoacán?
best month Weather score 91/100.
Yes. January is one of the best months for weather in Michoacán.
Does it rain a lot in Michoacán in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 9 mm (0.4 in) falls in an average January. It is the 3rd driest month of the year.
How warm is Michoacán in January?
Days average 22°C (72°F) and nights 8°C (46°F).
Michoacán weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C (72°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 9 mm | 36% | best |
| February | 25°C (76°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 16 mm | 29% | best |
| March | 27°C (81°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 13 mm | 26% | best |
| April | 30°C (85°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 4 mm | 29% | best |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 34 mm | 43% | best |
| June | 27°C (80°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 123 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
| July | 24°C (75°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 171 mm | 78% | least pleasant |
| August | 24°C (75°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 167 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| September | 24°C (74°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 145 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| October | 24°C (75°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 55 mm | 54% | fair |
| November | 23°C (74°F) | 10°C (49°F) | 16 mm | 32% | best |
| December | 22°C (72°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 5 mm | 33% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Michoacán in January
Weather can differ a lot within Michoacán: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morelia | 22°C (72°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 9 mm | best |
| Uruapan | 23°C (73°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 9 mm | best |
| Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas | 28°C (82°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 12 mm | best |
| Zamora de Hidalgo | 23°C (74°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 10 mm | best |
| Apatzingán | 28°C (83°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 7 mm | best |
| Heróica Zitácuaro | 23°C (73°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 10 mm | best |
| La Piedad de Cabadas | 23°C (73°F) | 6°C (44°F) | 10 mm | best |
| Sahuayo de Morelos | 23°C (74°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 10 mm | best |
| Ciudad Hidalgo | 23°C (73°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 10 mm | best |
| Pátzcuaro | 23°C (73°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 9 mm | best |
| Jacona de Plancarte | 23°C (74°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 10 mm | best |
| Zacapu | 21°C (70°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 10 mm | best |