Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Rio Dulce, Guatemala in January
Weather score71Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 139mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
139mm
Sun
6.1h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
71
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 139mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Rio Dulce, Guatemala with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January28°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsApril to June and August to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January139mm average rain
January sits on the drier side of Rio Dulce's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January6.1 hours average sun
January sits close to Rio Dulce's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMarch to May and August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January26°C average sea
January is one of the cooler sea months locally, though the water still averages warm enough for most swimmers.
Warmest seaMay to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January71 weather score
January scores above Rio Dulce'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.
