Warm
Average highs sit around 26°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Guatemala in January
Weather score67Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 26°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
73mm
Sun
7.1h
Sea
6°C
Weather score
67
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 6°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Guatemala with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January26°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMarch to June and August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January73mm average rain
January is one of Guatemala's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January7.1 hours average sun
January sits close to Guatemala's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsFebruary to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January6°C average sea
January is close to Guatemala's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
January67 weather score
January scores above Guatemala's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
