Quintana Roo weather in January
January is one of the best months to visit Quintana Roo: highs of 26°C (79°F) and about 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average 22°C (71°F) and cloud cover 53% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 27°C (80°F). It is the 4th driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is about as warm and about as wet; February brings highs of 27°C (81°F) and 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Cancún, the largest city in Quintana Roo. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Quintana Roo?
best month Weather score 79/100.
Yes. January is one of the best months for weather in Quintana Roo.
Does it rain a lot in Quintana Roo in January?
Some rain is normal: about 63 mm (2.5 in) falls in an average January. It is the 4th driest month of the year.
How warm is Quintana Roo in January?
Days average 26°C (79°F) and nights 22°C (71°F).
Quintana Roo weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C (79°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 63 mm | 53% | 27°C (80°F) | best |
| February | 27°C (81°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 51 mm | 43% | 27°C (80°F) | best |
| March | 28°C (82°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 38 mm | 38% | 27°C (81°F) | best |
| April | 29°C (85°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 41 mm | 37% | 27°C (81°F) | best |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 92 mm | 44% | 28°C (82°F) | best |
| June | 30°C (85°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 181 mm | 59% | 29°C (83°F) | least pleasant |
| July | 30°C (86°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 89 mm | 50% | 29°C (84°F) | fair |
| August | 30°C (87°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 114 mm | 52% | 30°C (85°F) | fair |
| September | 30°C (85°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 166 mm | 58% | 30°C (85°F) | least pleasant |
| October | 29°C (83°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 224 mm | 58% | 29°C (85°F) | least pleasant |
| November | 27°C (81°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 124 mm | 53% | 29°C (83°F) | fair |
| December | 27°C (80°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 68 mm | 50% | 28°C (82°F) | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Quintana Roo in January
Weather can differ a lot within Quintana Roo: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cancún | 26°C (79°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 63 mm | best |
| Chetumal | 27°C (81°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 68 mm | best |
| Playa del Carmen | 26°C (79°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 61 mm | best |
| Cozumel | 26°C (79°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 61 mm | best |
| Felipe Carrillo Puerto | 29°C (83°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 44 mm | best |
| Tulum | 27°C (81°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm | best |