Temperatures in January
It's warm in January in Guatemala with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 15°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Guatemala in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Guatemala with warm temperatures, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights close to 15°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 24°C, with nights close to 14°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Guatemala will be around 25°C, with nights close to 14°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 14 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Northeast.
The precipitation chance averages 16% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Guatemala. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Guatemala in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
24°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
26°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
23°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
14 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
5 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Guatemala?
Want nice weather? Then January is a great time to be in Guatemala. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and little chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Guatemala in January
With 31°C, Guatemala hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 8°C to a high of 17°C.
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The climate of Guatemala is based on weather data from Antigua. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Guatemala for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in January in Guatemala
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Guatemala, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Guatemala
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Guatemala, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 5 days of rain in Guatemala.
Daily UV Index in January in Guatemala
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Guatemala, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Guatemala Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Guatemala, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Guatemala Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Guatemala, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Guatemala
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Average Weather in Guatemala by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Guatemala. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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