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Izabal Weather in January

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

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Rio Dulce Town Lívingston Mariscos

Planning a journey to Izabal, 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 Izabal in January

Izabal, Guatemala is a region in Guatemala. January in Izabal generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) in Rio Dulce Town. During this period, Rio Dulce Town experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Mariscos with an average of 151 mm (5.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Lívingston with 164 mm (6.5 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Izabal in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Izabal

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

Temperature range in Izabal (January)

Precipitation variation in Izabal (January)

Rio Dulce Town

In January Rio Dulce Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
154 mm (6.1 in)
152 mm (6 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Rio Dulce Town →

Lívingston

In January Lívingston generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
172 mm (6.8 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Lívingston →

Mariscos

In January Mariscos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
153 mm (6 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Mariscos →

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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 Izabal in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rio Dulce Town 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 152 mm (6 in)
Lívingston 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 164 mm (6.5 in)
Mariscos 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)

Izabal weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Izabal, Guatemala generally has pleasant weather conditions. Rio Dulce Town sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 21°C (70°F).

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

In Rio Dulce Town, the average daytime high in January is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 21°C (70°F).

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

Izabal, Guatemala sees substantial rainfall in January. Rio Dulce Town typically averages about 152 mm (6 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Izabal, Guatemala?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Izabal, Guatemala. Typically, the climate in Rio Dulce Town is pleasant. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Izabal, Guatemala is in January, February and December with generally pleasant weather in Rio Dulce Town. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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