January in Tikal brings very high temperatures around 30°C (86°F) during the day, dropping to 19°C (66°F) at night, with some rainfall expected.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. February typically offers the best weather for Tikal.
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Browse day-by-day weather records for Tikal spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 24 years of weather observations (2001-2025), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Tikal.
Find out more about the weather in Guatemala and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Guatemala 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 but pleasant conditions in Tikal in January. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
See the full Tikal climate overview or explore weather in Guatemala.
Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Flores
30°C (86°F) Lívingston
28°C (82°F) Rio Dulce Town28°C (82°F) Guatemala City
26°C (79°F) Antigua Guatemala26°C (79°F) Cobán23°C (73°F) Panajachel23°C (73°F) Quetzaltenango22°C (72°F) Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.
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