San Ignacio

Cayo Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cayo, Belize in January.

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San Ignacio Good Living Camp Belmopan Teakettle Village

Planning a journey to Cayo, Belize this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Cayo in January

Cayo, Belize is a region in Belize. January in Cayo generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) in San Ignacio. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in San Ignacio.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cayo, Belize, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in San Ignacio with an average of 55 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Good Living Camp with 97 mm (3.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. San Ignacio typically sees 171 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

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Best Places to Visit in Cayo in January

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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 Cayo

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Cayo, Belize?

Temperature range in Cayo (January)

Precipitation variation in Cayo (January)

San Ignacio

In January San Ignacio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
171 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in San Ignacio →

Belmopan

In January Belmopan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
171 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Belmopan →

Good Living Camp

In January Good Living Camp generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
171 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Good Living Camp →

Teakettle Village

In January Teakettle Village generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
171 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Teakettle Village →

San Antonio

In January San Antonio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
171 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in San Antonio →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cayo in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Ignacio 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Good Living Camp 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Belmopan 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Teakettle Village 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
San Antonio 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)

Cayo weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cayo, Belize in January?

January in Cayo, Belize brings perfect weather. In San Ignacio, daytime temperatures are typically around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows hover near 19°C (66°F).

What is the average temperature in Cayo, Belize in January?

San Ignacio averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 19°C (66°F).

Does Cayo, Belize get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Cayo, Belize. San Ignacio averages only about 55 mm (2.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Cayo, Belize?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Cayo, Belize. Typically, the climate in San Ignacio is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January and December provide perfect weather in San Ignacio. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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