Placencia Peninsula Weather in January

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

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Placencia Village Maya Beach Seine Bight Village

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

What to Expect in the Placencia Peninsula in January

The Placencia Peninsula, Belize is a region in Belize. January in the Placencia Peninsula generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Placencia Village. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Placencia Village.

To explore the conditions in the Placencia Peninsula, Belize in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Maya Beach with an average of 136 mm (5.4 in) to high rainfall in Placencia Village with 141 mm (5.6 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Placencia Village sees close to 200 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore the Placencia Peninsula by month

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Best Places to Visit in the Placencia Peninsula in January

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

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 the Placencia Peninsula

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

Temperature range in the Placencia Peninsula (January)

Precipitation variation in the Placencia Peninsula (January)

Placencia Village

In January Placencia Village generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°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)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
200 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
154 mm (6.1 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Placencia Village →

Maya Beach

In January Maya Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°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
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
200 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
147 mm (5.8 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Maya Beach →

Seine Bight Village

In January Seine Bight Village generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°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
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
200 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
150 mm (5.9 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Seine Bight Village →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Placencia Peninsula, in Belize.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Placencia Peninsula in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Placencia Village 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Maya Beach 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Seine Bight Village 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)

The Placencia Peninsula weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Placencia Peninsula, Belize in January?

the Placencia Peninsula, Belize typically experiences pleasant weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Placencia Village average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 23°C (73°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Placencia Peninsula, Belize in January?

Placencia Village averages a daytime maximum of 27°C (81°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 23°C (73°F).

Does the Placencia Peninsula, Belize get a lot of rain in January?

Placencia Village typically receives notable rainfall in January, about 141 mm (5.6 in) on average across the Placencia Peninsula, Belize.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Placencia Peninsula, Belize?

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit the Placencia Peninsula, Belize with overall pleasant weather in Placencia Village. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

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

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