The weather in January in Guatemala
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.
Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Guatemala. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Guatemala. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 31°C in 2017, Guatemala reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 8°C to a highest value of 17°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 14 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Northeast.
Daily weather in January for Guatemala
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Guatemala. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Guatemala | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 24°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 26°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 13°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 14 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 6 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Guatemala with warm temps, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights around 15°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 24°C, with nights around 14°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Guatemala is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 14°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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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.
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The climate in Guatemala is based on weather data from Antigua. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Guatemala to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Guatemala. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Guatemala
Temperature in January in Guatemala over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Guatemala. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Guatemala
Total precipitation in January in Guatemala over the years
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.
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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.