Weather in January in Guatemala
Considering a trip to Guatemala this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Guatemala in January?
In January, Guatemala experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is pleasant in Huehuetenango at 22°C and very warm in Las Lisonas at 32°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Las Lisonas and 8°C in Huehuetenango. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Antigua Guatemala.For specific regional insights in Guatemala, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Las Lisonas with an average of 1.8 mm to heavy rainfall in Puerto Barrios with 218 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Antigua Guatemala.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Antigua Guatemala enjoys approximately 248 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a more detailed look at Guatemala's conditions throughout the year, check out our Guatemala climate page.
Where to go in Guatemala in January
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Guatemala?
Antigua Guatemala
In January Antigua Guatemala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Guatemala City
In January Guatemala City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Panajachel
In January Panajachel generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Flores
In January Flores generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Quetzaltenango
In January Quetzaltenango generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Guatemala?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Guatemala. Typically, the climate in Antigua Guatemala is perfect.
On average, the best time to visit Guatemala is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Antigua Guatemala. On the other hand, the months of June and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Guatemala.
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