Where is the sea coldest in Mexico in January?

Médano Beach in Mexico has the coldest sea in Mexico in January, averaging about 18.0 °C. Chileno Beach (18.0 °C) and Palmilla Beach are the next coolest.

How many beaches in Mexico are warm enough to swim in January?

15 of the top 25 ranked beaches in Mexico average 22 °C or more in January, which most swimmers find comfortable without a wetsuit.

How are these January sea temperatures calculated?

Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical January rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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Coldest sea temperature in Mexico in January

Where the sea is coolest across Mexico during January, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Médano Beach (Baja California, Mexico) is the coolest at around 18°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

1
Médano Beach
Baja California · Mexico · Pacific Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
18°C
January average
2
Chileno Beach
Baja California · Mexico · Pacific Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
18°C
January average
3
Palmilla Beach
Baja California · Mexico · Pacific Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
18°C
January average
4
Los Cerritos
Baja California · Mexico · Pacific Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
18°C
January average
5
Balandra Beach
Baja California · Mexico · Pacific Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
18°C
January average
6
Playa Las Gaviotas
Baja California · Mexico · Pacific Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
18°C
January average
7
Rosarito Beach
Baja California · Mexico · Pacific Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
18°C
January average
8
San Felipe Beach
Baja California · Mexico · Pacific Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
18°C
January average
9
Bahía Concepción
Baja California · Mexico · Pacific Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
18°C
January average
10
Loreto Beach
Baja California · Mexico · Pacific Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
18°C
January average
11
Playa Olas Altas PV
Pacific Coast · Mexico · Pacific Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
25°C
January average
12
Yelapa Beach
Pacific Coast · Mexico · Pacific Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
25°C
January average
13
Playa Caballo
Pacific Coast · Mexico · Pacific Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
25°C
January average
14
San Pancho Beach
Pacific Coast · Mexico · Pacific Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
25°C
January average
15
Punta Mita Beach
Pacific Coast · Mexico · Pacific Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
25°C
January average
16
Manzanillo Las Brisas
Pacific Coast · Mexico · Pacific Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
25°C
January average
17
Playa El Palmar
Pacific Coast · Mexico · Pacific Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
25°C
January average
18
Acapulco Diamante
Pacific Coast · Mexico · Pacific Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
25°C
January average
19
Playa Bacocho
Pacific Coast · Mexico · Pacific Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
25°C
January average
20
Mazunte Beach
Pacific Coast · Mexico · Pacific Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
25°C
January average
21
Zipolite Beach
Pacific Coast · Mexico · Pacific Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
25°C
January average
22
San Agustinillo
Pacific Coast · Mexico · Pacific Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
25°C
January average
23
Bahías de Huatulco
Pacific Coast · Mexico · Pacific Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
25°C
January average
24
Mazatlán Zona Dorada
Pacific Coast · Mexico · Pacific Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
25°C
January average
25
Playa Brujas Mazatlan
Sinaloa · Mexico · Pacific Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
25°C
January average

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Mexico in January — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea coldest in Mexico in January?: Médano Beach in Mexico has the coldest sea in Mexico in January, averaging about 18.0 °C. Chileno Beach (18.0 °C) and Palmilla Beach are the next coolest.
How many beaches in Mexico are warm enough to swim in January?: 15 of the top 25 ranked beaches in Mexico average 22 °C or more in January, which most swimmers find comfortable without a wetsuit.
How are these January sea temperatures calculated?: Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical January rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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