January Rainfall and Precipitation in Belize

Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Belize in January.

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See also: the Belize weather by month.

Best Places to Visit in Belize in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Belize precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Belize receive in January?

San Pedro often experiences a notable amount of rain in January, with an average of about 106 mm (4.2 in). The city's weather is known to change unexpectedly because of these showers.

How many days does it rain in Belize in January?

Rainfall in San Pedro typically falls on roughly 11 days days in January.

Is January part of the rainy season in Belize?

No. January sits outside the typical rainy season in Belize, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

What is the wettest city in January in Belize?

Looking at our data, Monkey River Town tops the wettest-cities list in Belize for January, with monthly rainfall averaging 153 mm (6 in).

What is the driest city in January in Belize?

Benque Viejo del Carmen is the driest city we have data for in Belize in January, with monthly rainfall close to 50 mm (2 in).

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