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Chihuahua in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (35–40 °C (95–104 °F), heavy rain in Jul–Aug), late Dec–early Jan.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
18°C (64°F) / 3°C (37°F)
average high / low
Rain days
3
Crowds
High
Mexico overall
Prices
High
Mexico overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Chihuahua

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (35–40 °C (95–104 °F), heavy rain in Jul–Aug), late Dec–early Jan.

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • ChihuahuaHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 3 days
  • North and Baja, Mexico · Chihuahua, Copper Canyon, Baja Californiacool

    Desert extremes; Copper Canyon has snow some winters and is best Mar–May and Oct–Nov.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Mexico overall
High
Prices · Mexico overall
High

Mexico overall: Dry and sunny; cold nights in the highlands; whale watching on the Pacific.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Chihuahua, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 18 °C (64 °F)

    Mar: 25 °C (77 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 3 °C (37 °F)

    Mar: 8 °C (46 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 3

    Mar: 2 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: High

    Mar: High

  • Prices

    Jan: High

    Mar: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Mar: 1

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (35–40 °C, heavy rain in Jul–Aug), late Dec–early Jan.

March: Inside Chihuahua's best window: Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr.

Chihuahua: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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