Guatemala · WinterMonth summary
Guatemala weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
55°F – 75°F
🌧 Rainy days
24% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Guatemala in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.
❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (8.2/10). March scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Guatemala in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
Even in winter, Guatemala enjoys 24°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (24% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if March (9.0/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 55°F | 75°F | 24% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ February | 55°F | 77°F | 16% | 0.0in | 11.2h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ March | 57°F | 81°F | 15% | 0.0in | 11.7h | 9.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 59°F | 82°F | 31% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 8.6/10 |
| ⛅ May | 61°F | 79°F | 64% | 0.2in | 11.4h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 61°F | 75°F | 80% | 0.4in | 9.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 59°F | 75°F | 60% | 0.2in | 11.6h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 59°F | 75°F | 72% | 0.2in | 11.3h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 59°F | 75°F | 84% | 0.3in | 10.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 59°F | 73°F | 73% | 0.2in | 10.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 57°F | 72°F | 40% | 0.1in | 10.9h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 55°F | 73°F | 23% | 0.0in | 10.8h | 8.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Guatemala averages 75°F, 24% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10.
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Comparison
January vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +3°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -9%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Guatemala in January
Is January a good time to visit Guatemala?
January is an excellent time to visit Guatemala (score 8.2/10). With 75°F, 10.9h of sunshine and 24% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Guatemala in January?
With 75°F and 10.9h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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