Belize weather in January
What is the weather like in Belize in January?
The weather conditions in Belize in January vary from unpleasant to perfect depending on the destination.
During January in Belize the average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 26°C (78°F) in Hopkins to 29°C (85°F) in Monkey River Town. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Belize.
Precipitation in January varies from moderate in Corozal with an average of 85mm (3.4 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Glovers Reef with 203mm (8 inches).
It is also generally a
sunny
time of year with an average of 200 hours of sunshine in San Pedro during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Belize, check out the map below.
Where to go in Belize in January





Popular destinations in Belize
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Belize?
Average weather in San Pedro
In January San Pedro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (74°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Placencia Village
In January Placencia Village generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in San Ignacio
In January San Ignacio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (80°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (65°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Caye Caulker
In January Caye Caulker generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (74°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Belize City
In January Belize City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is January the best time to go to Belize?
In our opinion January is a good time to visit Belize with commonly 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.
The worst months are June, September and October that can have unpleasant weather conditions.
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