Guatemala City weather in January (Alta Verapaz, Guatemala)

Interested in knowing the climate of Guatemala City in January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Guatemala City is usually perfect in January, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 26°C. At night, it falls to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Guatemala City in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 7.8 mm for the month. Experience the driest month of the year, where clear skies and little rain are the norms. It's a great time to be outdoors. This month experiences about 9 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 248 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Guatemala City.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Guatemala City, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 7.8 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 74%  

Sunshine 248 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Guatemala in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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