Chimaltenango weather in January (Guatemala)

Curious about the January weather in Chimaltenango? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Chimaltenango the weather in January is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 25°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 12°C. While this month tends to be on the cooler side compared to others, the days remain pleasantly warm.

Chimaltenango in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 12 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 8 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 248 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Chimaltenango. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Chimaltenango climate page with graphs.

 

Chimaltenango, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 26%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 12 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 248 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Guatemala City, Guatemala (33 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in Guatemala in January

Find out more about the weather in Guatemala in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Chimaltenango in January?

For visitors traveling to Chimaltenango, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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