Guatemala weather in January
Planning a journey to Guatemala this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
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.
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.
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. Going by our weather data, this month in Antigua Guatemala usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 248 hours of sunshine in Antigua Guatemala. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For specific regional insights in Guatemala for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Guatemala climate page.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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