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Tikal weather in January (Peten, Guatemala)

Can you expect sunny skies in Tikal in January? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Tikal typically includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 30°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 19°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Tikal in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 41 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 10 days with rain.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures February generally stands out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Tikal, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 19°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 41 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  

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.

Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Tikal.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Guatemala? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Guatemala. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.