Escuintla Department Weather in January

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

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Iztapa Escuintla

Are you planning a trip a to Escuintla Department, Guatemala in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Escuintla Department in January

Escuintla Department, Guatemala is a region in Guatemala. January in Escuintla Department generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Iztapa. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

To explore the conditions in Escuintla Department, Guatemala in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Iztapa with an average of 4.1 mm (0.2 in) to low rainfall in Escuintla with 12 mm (0.5 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Iztapa usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

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Best Places to Visit in Escuintla Department in January

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

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

Temperature range in Escuintla Department (January)

Precipitation variation in Escuintla Department (January)

Iztapa

In January Iztapa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
4.5 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Iztapa →

Escuintla

In January Escuintla generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
248 hours
236 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Escuintla →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Escuintla 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 Escuintla Department in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Iztapa 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 4.1 mm (0.2 in)
Escuintla 30°C (86°F) 17°C (63°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)

Escuintla Department weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Escuintla Department, Guatemala in January. The popular destination of Iztapa averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 24°C (75°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Escuintla Department, Guatemala during January range from a nighttime low near 24°C (75°F) to a daytime high around 29°C (84°F) in Iztapa.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Escuintla Department, Guatemala during January, with Iztapa averaging close to 4.1 mm (0.2 in).

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

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Escuintla Department, Guatemala with overall perfect weather in Iztapa. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly perfect weather in Iztapa. The weather in May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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