Weather in January in Belize
Planning a getaway to Belize this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Belize in January?
January in Belize generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
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.For specific regional insights in Belize, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, San Pedro enjoys approximately 200 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Belize climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Belize?
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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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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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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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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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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