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Santa Cruz Verapaz weather in January (Alta Verapaz, Guatemala)

Curious about the January weather in Santa Cruz Verapaz? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Santa Cruz Verapaz generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 14°C. On average, it features the lowest temperatures of the year but it is still a warm month.

Santa Cruz Verapaz in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see rainfall.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm February typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Santa Cruz Verapaz, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 138 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  

Where to go in Guatemala in January

Find out more about the weather in Guatemala in January and which places have the best weather 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 Santa Cruz Verapaz in January?

For visitors traveling to Santa Cruz Verapaz, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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