Belize weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Belize in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Belize in January?
January in Belize generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary to 30°C in Orange Walk. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Orange Walk and 19°C in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary . On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in San Pedro.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Benque Viejo del Carmen with an average of 50 mm to high rainfall in Monkey River Town with 153 mm. Meanwhile, San Pedro enjoys close to 200 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Belize in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Belize climate page.
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Average weather in San Pedro
In January San Pedro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Placencia Village
In January Placencia Village generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in San Ignacio
In January San Ignacio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Caye Caulker
In January Caye Caulker generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Belize City
In January Belize City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Belize?
In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Belize with overall pleasant weather in San Pedro.
On average, the best time to visit Belize is in February, March and April with generally perfect weather in San Pedro. On the other hand, the weather in June, September and October tend to be poor.
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