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Puebla in January

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

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
23°C (73°F) / 5°C (41°F)
average high / low
Rain days
2
Crowds
High
Mexico overall
Prices
High
Mexico overall

Verdict

GoodMexico month rating

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

Is another month better than January?

January is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • PueblaHighs around 23 °C (73 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 2 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.

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 Puebla, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Good

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)

    Mar: 27 °C (81 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 5 °C (41 °F)

    Mar: 9 °C (48 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 2 (better)

    Mar: 3

  • Crowds

    Jan: High

    Mar: High

  • Prices

    Jan: High

    Mar: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Mar: 1

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

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

Puebla: 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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