Monthly climate guide
Palenque weather in January
January in Palenque is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and night-time lows near 18°C (64°F). The month usually brings about 147 mm of rain (wet) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as December and 2°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- Just 110 km apart, but Palenque runs about 2°C warmer than San Cristóbal de Las Casas this month.
- Humidity near 85% makes 27°C feel stickier than it sounds.
January is typically Palenque's coolest month.
Avg high
27°C
80°F
Avg low
18°C
64°F
Rainfall
147 mm
wet
Humidity
85%
relative
Sky
61%
cloud · often cloudy
Palenque weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C / 80°F | 18°C / 64°F | 147 mm | 85% | 61% |
| February | 29°C / 84°F | 19°C / 66°F | 65 mm | 80% | 50% |
| March | 33°C / 91°F | 20°C / 68°F | 61 mm | 69% | 42% |
| April | 37°C / 98°F | 23°C / 73°F | 65 mm | 59% | 46% |
| May | 36°C / 96°F | 24°C / 75°F | 142 mm | 65% | 57% |
| June | 31°C / 88°F | 23°C / 74°F | 300 mm | 83% | 72% |
| July | 31°C / 87°F | 23°C / 73°F | 166 mm | 84% | 65% |
| August | 31°C / 88°F | 23°C / 74°F | 265 mm | 84% | 65% |
| September | 30°C / 86°F | 23°C / 74°F | 337 mm | 86% | 71% |
| October | 29°C / 84°F | 22°C / 72°F | 350 mm | 88% | 66% |
| November | 27°C / 81°F | 20°C / 68°F | 193 mm | 89% | 55% |
| December | 27°C / 81°F | 19°C / 66°F | 105 mm | 88% | 53% |
What to pack for January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is January a good time to visit Palenque?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Palenque →Other Mexico cities in January
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Palenque in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Palenque?
January is one of the wetter months in Palenque, with about 147 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Palenque in January?
Average highs are about 27°C (80°F) and average lows about 18°C (64°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Palenque in January?
Palenque typically gets around 147 mm of rain in January — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Palenque (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.