The Yucatán Gulf Coast in January
January is one of the best months to visit the Yucatán Gulf Coast: a typical day grades A, the 3rd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 82°F, water around 76°F and about a 23% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (New Year holiday and MLK weekend).
The Yucatán Gulf Coast month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanA82°F
- FebA85°F
- MarA89°F
- AprA-92°F
- MayB+94°F
- JunA-93°F
- JulB+92°F
- AugB91°F
- SepB+90°F
- OctA-87°F
- NovA-85°F
- DecA-83°F
December: A- · January: A · February: A. The best months are usually January, February and March, and the weakest are August and September.
Best beaches in the Yucatán Gulf Coast in January
Resorts with the best typical January, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Jan | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Las Dunas | A | SatC+SunB-MonB-TueB-WedB |
| Hotel Villa de Pescadores | A | SatC+SunC+MonCTueC+WedC |
| Hotel Tucan Siho Playa | A | SatC+SunC-MonDTueC+WedB |
| Paraíso Beach | A | SatB-SunDMonDTueC+WedB- |
| Sisal Beach Hotels | A | SatD+SunD+MonDTueCWedC |
| Celestún Beach Hotels | A | SatC-SunD+MonDTueC+WedC+ |
| Hotel Xixim Mundo Imperial | A | SatC-SunD+MonDTueC+WedC+ |
| Hotel Manglares | A | SatC-SunD+MonDTueC+WedC+ |
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
How it compares
The Yucatán Gulf Coast is among the best-graded beach destinations in January. Every destination in January.
Questions
- Is January a good time to visit the Yucatán Gulf Coast?
- January is one of the best months to visit the Yucatán Gulf Coast: a typical day grades A, the 3rd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 82°F, water around 76°F and about a 23% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (New Year holiday and MLK weekend).
- How warm is the Yucatán Gulf Coast in January?
- Typical highs are about 82°F and the sea is about 76°F. Most swimmers find it comfortable.
- Is January hurricane season in the Yucatán Gulf Coast?
- No. Storm risk is very low in January.
- How crowded is the Yucatán Gulf Coast in January?
- Typically moderate, around New Year holiday and MLK weekend. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- Yucatán & Campeche Gulf Coast: this week's forecast, beach by beach
- Mexico Beach Report: this week, updated every Monday
- Compare dates and beaches on the map
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 34 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.