January weather forecastTulum, Mexico
January
Weather in January
In Tulum, Mexico, the new year often starts off with both high humidity and a noticeable drop in temperature from December, particularly in the evenings. Even though it's the middle of winter, tourists find the weather pleasantly warm during the day. A notable characteristic of this month is the reduced hours of daylight, only 11.1 hours, with sunshine filling up 7.9 of these hours. Winds might be slightly higher in January, reaching 11.8km/h (7.3mph), compared to the following month. Extra layers may be required in the evenings due to the significant temperature range.Temperature
January is Tulum's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 26.7°C (80.1°F) and lows of 20.8°C (69.4°F).Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Tulum, in January, it is raining for 17.4 days, with typically 49mm (1.93") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 210.8 rainfall days, and 810mm (31.89") of precipitation is accumulated.Sea temperature
January through March, with an average sea temperature of 26°C (78.8°F), are months with the coldest seawater.Note: Surface water temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are considered superb and highly pleasant for water activities over extended periods.
Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 4min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 6:21 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 6:40 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 7.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Notice! The reflection of water and sand increases the UV radiation significantly.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Tulum, Mexico
- Average high temperature in January: 26.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.7°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 20.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (26°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°C).
Average pressure in January
Tulum, Mexico
- Average pressure in January: 1017.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1012.3mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Tulum, Mexico
- Average wind speed in January: 11.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (10km/h).
Average humidity in January
Tulum, Mexico
- Average humidity in January: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and October (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (73%).
Average rainfall in January
Tulum, Mexico
- Average rainfall in January: 49mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (139mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (21mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Tulum, Mexico
- Average rainfall days in January: 17.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (23.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (11.3 days).
Average sea temperature in January
Tulum, Mexico
- Average sea temperature in January: 26°C
The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August, September and October (29°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February and March (26°C).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Tulum, Mexico
- Average daylight in January: 11h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in January: 7h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in January
Tulum, Mexico
- Average sunshine days in January: 10.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (4.8 days).
Average UV index in January
Tulum, Mexico
- Average UV index in January: 6
The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in January
Tulum, Mexico
- Average cloud cover in January: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in January
Tulum, Mexico
- Average visibility in January: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is October (9km).
