Belize weather in January (Belize)

Looking to travel to Belize in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Belize the weather in January is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 22°C. While this month tends to be on the cooler side compared to others, the days remain pleasantly warm.

Belize in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

With around 198 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Belize. January and February typically offer the best circumstances. While June, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Belize climate page with graphs.

 

Belize, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 91 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 82%  
SunshineSunshine 198 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Belize in January

Find out more about the weather in Belize in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Belize in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 26°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Belize.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Belize? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Belize. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.