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Durango in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (summer rains), Dec–Feb nights (frost).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
21°C (70°F) / 1°C (34°F)
average high / low
Rain days
2
Crowds
High
Mexico overall
Prices
High
Mexico overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Durango

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (summer rains), Dec–Feb nights (frost).

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • DurangoHighs around 21 °C (70 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 2 days

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 Durango, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)

    Mar: 25 °C (77 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 1 °C (34 °F)

    Mar: 5 °C (41 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 2

    Mar: 1 (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–Sep (summer rains), Dec–Feb nights (frost).

March: Inside Durango's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.

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

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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