Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Belize in January
Weather score68Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 127mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
127mm
Sun
6h
Sea
23°C
Weather score
68
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 127mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 23°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Belize with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January27°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsApril to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January127mm average rain
January sits on the drier side of Belize's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January6 hours average sun
January is below Belize's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMarch to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January23°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaMay to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January68 weather score
January sits close to Belize's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsFebruary to April
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
