Guatemala Weather in January

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

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San José Pinula Guatemala

Planning a getaway to Guatemala, Guatemala 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 Guatemala in January

Guatemala, Guatemala is a region in Guatemala. January in Guatemala 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 13°C (55°F) in San José Pinula.

For a closer look at conditions across Guatemala, Guatemala, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 8.2 mm (0.3 in) in San José Pinula. Going by our weather data, this month in San José Pinula usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, San José Pinula enjoys approximately 248 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Guatemala — and find the best time to visit. (based on San José Pinula)

January26°C (79°F) February28°C (82°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May27°C (81°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September26°C (79°F) October26°C (79°F) November26°C (79°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Guatemala in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Guatemala

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

Temperature range in Guatemala (January)

Precipitation variation in Guatemala (January)

San José Pinula

In January San José Pinula generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
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December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
248 hours
236 hours
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
8.2 mm (0.3 in)
8.5 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
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Guatemala

In January Guatemala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°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)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
248 hours
236 hours
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
7.6 mm (0.3 in)
7.9 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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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 Guatemala in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San José Pinula 26°C (79°F) 13°C (55°F) 8.2 mm (0.3 in)
Guatemala 27°C (81°F) 13°C (55°F) 7.6 mm (0.3 in)

Guatemala weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Guatemala, Guatemala typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in San José Pinula average around 26°C (79°F), and temperatures drop to about 13°C (55°F) at night.

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

In San José Pinula, the average daytime high in January is 26°C (79°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 13°C (55°F).

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

January is on the drier side in Guatemala, Guatemala. San José Pinula averages only about 8.2 mm (0.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Guatemala, Guatemala?

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

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide perfect weather in San José Pinula. On the other hand, the months of June and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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