River Tube in Belize
The best time to visit Belize and to River Tube is from December to mid-April, this is the dry season. If you like to avoid the crowds we recommend visiting May and early June.
January is one of the excellent months to visit San Ignacio, with daytime temperatures of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F) at night. Some rainfall is typical for this time of year.
So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in San Ignacio - and find the best time to visit.
Browse day-by-day weather records for San Ignacio spanning 21 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Find out more about the weather in Belize and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Belize in January →
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).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in January. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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River Tube in Belize
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