Solola Weather in January

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

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Panajachel San Antonio Palopó San Pedro La Laguna Santa Cruz La Laguna

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

What to Expect in Solola in January

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C (72°F) in Sololá to 25°C (77°F) in Santiago Atitlán. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Santiago Atitlán and 12°C (54°F) in Sololá.

For specific regional insights in Solola, Guatemala, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Panajachel with an average of 16 mm (0.6 in) to low rainfall in San Juan La Laguna with 21 mm (0.8 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Panajachel usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this January. For example, Panajachel gets approximately 248 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Solola in January

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

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 Solola

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

Temperature range in Solola (January)

Precipitation variation in Solola (January)

Panajachel

In January Panajachel generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
208 hours
248 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Panajachel →

San Antonio Palopó

In January San Antonio Palopó generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°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
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
208 hours
248 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in San Antonio Palopó →

San Pedro La Laguna

In January San Pedro La Laguna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
208 hours
248 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
26 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in San Pedro La Laguna →

Santa Cruz La Laguna

In January Santa Cruz La Laguna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
208 hours
248 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Santa Cruz La Laguna →

San Marcos La Laguna

In January San Marcos La Laguna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°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
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
208 hours
248 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in San Marcos La Laguna →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Panajachel 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
San Antonio Palopó 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
San Pedro La Laguna 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Santa Cruz La Laguna 22°C (72°F) 12°C (54°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
San Marcos La Laguna 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Santa Catarina Palopó 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)

Solola weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Solola, Guatemala typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Panajachel average around 23°C (73°F), and temperatures drop to about 12°C (54°F) at night.

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

Panajachel averages a daytime maximum of 23°C (73°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 12°C (54°F).

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

Not particularly. Panajachel averages just 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Solola, Guatemala.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Solola, Guatemala?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Solola, Guatemala with overall perfect weather in Panajachel.

On average, the best time to visit Solola, Guatemala is in January, February, March, November and December with generally perfect weather in Panajachel. In contrast, May, June, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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