When to go · Guanajuato

Guanajuato in January

Good month. Outside the best window (Oct–Nov, Mar–May). Across Mexico: Dry and sunny; cold nights in the highlands; whale watching on the Pacific.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) / 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C); average high / low
Rain days: 3
Crowds: High; Mexico overall
Prices: High; Mexico overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodMexico month rating

Outside the best window (Oct–Nov, Mar–May). Across Mexico: Dry and sunny; cold nights in the highlands; whale watching on the Pacific.

January is rated good. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

GuanajuatoHighs around 23 °C (73 °F), lows around 7.3 °C (45 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 73 °F (23 °C), lows around 45 °F (7.3 °C), rain on about 3 days
Central highlands, Mexico · Mexico City, Puebla, Oaxaca, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuatobest weather
Dry, sunny and mild Nov–Apr with cold nights (near 5 °C (41 °F) in Dec–Jan); afternoon storms May–Oct, mornings usually clear. Air quality in Mexico City is worst Feb–May.Dry, sunny and mild Nov–Apr with cold nights (near 41 °F (5 °C) in Dec–Jan); afternoon storms May–Oct, mornings usually clear. Air quality in Mexico City is worst Feb–May.

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

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

First month

Second month

Verdict
Jan: Good
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Mar: 28.1 °C (83 °F)83 °F (28.1 °C)
Night low
Jan: 7.3 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7.3 °C)
Mar: 10.4 °C (51 °F)51 °F (10.4 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 3
Mar: 2 (better)
Crowds
Jan: High
Mar: High
Prices
Jan: High
Mar: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Mar: 1

January: Outside the best window (Oct–Nov, Mar–May). Across Mexico: Dry and sunny; cold nights in the highlands; whale watching on the Pacific.

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

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