Sinaloa weather in January
January is one of the best months to visit Sinaloa: highs of 27°C (81°F) and about 8 mm (0.3 in) of rain on average. Nights average 13°C (56°F) and cloud cover 42% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th driest month of the year and the 2nd coolest. Compared with December, it is about as warm and drier; February brings highs of 29°C (83°F) and 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Culiacán, the largest city in Sinaloa. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Sinaloa?
best month Weather score 90/100.
Yes. January is one of the best months for weather in Sinaloa.
Does it rain a lot in Sinaloa in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 8 mm (0.3 in) falls in an average January. It is the 4th driest month of the year.
How warm is Sinaloa in January?
Days average 27°C (81°F) and nights 13°C (56°F).
Sinaloa weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C (81°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 8 mm | 42% | best |
| February | 29°C (83°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm | 39% | best |
| March | 31°C (88°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 5 mm | 33% | best |
| April | 34°C (93°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 2 mm | 36% | best |
| May | 37°C (98°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 1 mm | 24% | fair |
| June | 37°C (99°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 33 mm | 35% | fair |
| July | 33°C (92°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 183 mm | 67% | least pleasant |
| August | 32°C (89°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 204 mm | 65% | least pleasant |
| September | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 169 mm | 57% | least pleasant |
| October | 32°C (89°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 46 mm | 26% | best |
| November | 30°C (86°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 23 mm | 26% | best |
| December | 27°C (80°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 16 mm | 38% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Sinaloa in January
Weather can differ a lot within Sinaloa: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culiacán | 27°C (81°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 8 mm | best |
| Mazatlán | 25°C (77°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 9 mm | best |
| Los Mochis | 26°C (79°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Guamúchil | 27°C (80°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 8 mm | best |
| Guasave | 24°C (76°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 8 mm | best |
| Escuinapa de Hidalgo | 26°C (78°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 10 mm | best |
| Navolato | 27°C (81°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 8 mm | best |
| Gabriel Leyva Solano | 24°C (76°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 8 mm | best |
| Costa Rica | 25°C (77°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 7 mm | best |
| Licenciado Benito Juárez | 25°C (77°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 7 mm | best |
| Juan José Ríos | 26°C (79°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 11 mm | best |
| El Rosario | 26°C (78°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 10 mm | best |