Bay Islands Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Bay Islands, Honduras in January.

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Utila Roatán Guanaja

Planning a getaway to the Bay Islands, Honduras this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Bay Islands in January

The Bay Islands, Honduras is a region in Honduras. January in the Bay Islands generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Utila. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Utila.

For specific regional insights in the Bay Islands, Honduras, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Guanaja with an average of 127 mm (5 in) to heavy rainfall in Utila with 192 mm (7.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Utila gets approximately 172 hours of sunlight in January, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore the Bay Islands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Bay Islands - and find the best time to visit. (based on Utila)

January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March28°C (82°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October29°C (84°F) November28°C (82°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Bay Islands in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Bay Islands.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Bay Islands

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Bay Islands, Honduras?

Temperature range in the Bay Islands (January)

Precipitation variation in the Bay Islands (January)

Utila

In January Utila generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
153 hours
172 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
198 mm (7.8 in)
192 mm (7.6 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
11 days
Weather conditions
good
good
very good
Climate in Utila →

Roatán

In January Roatán generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
172 mm (6.8 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
excellent
Climate in Roatán →

Guanaja

In January Guanaja generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
127 mm (5 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
excellent
Climate in Guanaja →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Bay Islands, in Honduras.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Bay Islands in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Utila 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 192 mm (7.6 in)
Roatán 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 158 mm (6.2 in)
Guanaja 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 127 mm (5 in)

The Bay Islands weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Bay Islands, Honduras in January?

the Bay Islands, Honduras typically experiences good weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Utila average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 24°C (75°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Bay Islands, Honduras in January?

Utila averages a daytime maximum of 27°C (81°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 24°C (75°F).

Does the Bay Islands, Honduras get a lot of rain in January?

Rainfall in the Bay Islands, Honduras peaks during January. Utila averages roughly 192 mm (7.6 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Bay Islands, Honduras?

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit the Bay Islands, Honduras with overall good weather in Utila. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, March, April and May provide excellent weather in Utila. In contrast, October and November tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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We have much more information about the climate in the Bay Islands.

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