Chiquimula Department Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Chiquimula Department, Guatemala in January.

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Chiquimula Esquipulas

Planning a journey to Chiquimula Department, Guatemala 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 Chiquimula Department in January

Chiquimula Department, Guatemala is a region in Guatemala. January in Chiquimula Department generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in Chiquimula.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Chiquimula Department, Guatemala, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 23 mm (0.9 in) in Chiquimula.

Explore Chiquimula Department by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Chiquimula Department — and find the best time to visit. (based on Chiquimula)

January26°C (79°F) February27°C (81°F) March30°C (86°F) April32°C (90°F) May31°C (88°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October28°C (82°F) November26°C (79°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Chiquimula Department in January

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

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 Chiquimula Department

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Chiquimula Department, Guatemala?

Temperature range in Chiquimula Department (January)

Precipitation variation in Chiquimula Department (January)

Chiquimula

In January Chiquimula generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Esquipulas

In January Esquipulas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
25 mm (1 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Chiquimula Department, in Guatemala.

In our records: Guatemala January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Guatemala in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Guatemala dropped to -10°C (14°F) in Quetzaltenango on January 10, 2002.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chiquimula 26°C (79°F) 16°C (61°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Esquipulas 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 25 mm (1 in)

Chiquimula Department weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Chiquimula Department, Guatemala in January?

January in Chiquimula Department, Guatemala brings perfect weather. In Chiquimula, daytime temperatures are typically around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows hover near 16°C (61°F).

What is the average temperature in Chiquimula Department, Guatemala in January?

In Chiquimula, the average daytime high in January is 26°C (79°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 16°C (61°F).

Does Chiquimula Department, Guatemala get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Chiquimula Department, Guatemala. Chiquimula averages only about 23 mm (0.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Chiquimula Department, Guatemala?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Chiquimula Department, Guatemala. Typically, the climate in Chiquimula is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, February, November and December provide perfect weather in Chiquimula. In contrast, June tends to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Chiquimula Department.

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