Guatemala City Weather in January
Guatemala · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high24°C (76°F)
Avg low12°C (53°F)
Rainfall9 mm (0.4 in)
RatingExcellent 9.5/10
In January, Guatemala City has average highs of 24°C (76°F) and lows of 12°C (53°F). The month is very dry, with about 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain spread over 2 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 11.2 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is January a good time to visit Guatemala City?
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Guatemala City. The weather rates excellent (9.5/10) on our comfort score.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 24°C (76°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 12°C (53°F) |
| Daily mean | 17°C (63°F) |
| Rainfall | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 2 |
| Humidity | 74% |
| Cloud cover | 33% |
| Daylight | 11.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 8.3 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.9 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C warmer than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Guatemala City in January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
Guatemala City weather in other months
Jan24°C / 12°C9 mmExcellentFeb26°C / 13°C8 mmExcellentMar28°C / 14°C18 mmExcellentApr29°C / 15°C46 mmExcellentMay26°C / 16°C166 mmFairJun24°C / 16°C238 mmFairJul24°C / 15°C169 mmFairAug24°C / 15°C230 mmFairSep23°C / 15°C243 mmFairOct23°C / 15°C185 mmFairNov23°C / 13°C48 mmExcellentDec23°C / 12°C9 mmExcellent
← DecemberBest time to visit Guatemala CityFebruary →
Nearby in January
- San Salvador28°C · 17 mm
- Belmopan28°C · 119 mm
- Tegucigalpa29°C · 17 mm
- Managua32°C · 1 mm
- Tulum28°C · 66 mm
- Merida30°C · 40 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.