Retalhuleu weather in January (Guatemala)

Will it be warm or cold in Retalhuleu this January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Retalhuleu during January, featuring very high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 31°C, while nights can cool down to about 20°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Retalhuleu in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 29 mm for the month. Typically around 3 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 248 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January and February typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Retalhuleu climate page with graphs.

 

Retalhuleu, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 8%  

Precipitation 29 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 248 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Panajachel, Guatemala (60 KM, 37 Miles).

Where to go in Guatemala in January

Find out more about the weather in Guatemala and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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