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Guatemala City in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Guatemala City in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Guatemala City in January 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Guatemala City in January? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +75°F and about 7 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 4 rainy days and 3 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Guatemala City;

Average weather

☀️
+75°F
Avg. max. temperature
+39°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
3 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Guatemala City has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Guatemala City in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Guatemala City for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +77°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +84°F during the day and a minimum of +48°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +79°F to +79°F.

Is Guatemala City warm or cold in January?

Guatemala City is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +75°F to +75°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +55°F to +54°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

January is the coldest month in Guatemala City, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Guatemala City in January

Guatemala City weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+75°F+75°F+77°F
Min. temperature
+39°F+39°F+39°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+86°F+88°F
Rainfall
5 mm3 mm2 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
71%69%66%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
476
Cloudy days
222019
Rainy days
443
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as good as in December. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +75°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 5 mm to 3 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 71% to 69%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 4 to 7.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Guatemala City in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Guatemala City is gradually increasing during January, going from 4 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

How was the weather last January in Guatemala City?

This is the weather in Guatemala City in January 2023:
1 January
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+79°F
2 January
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+79°F
3 January
☁️
+82°F
4 January
☀️
+81°F
5 January
☁️
+73°F
6 January
☁️
+72°F
7 January
☁️
+72°F
8 January
☁️
+75°F
9 January
☁️
+76°F
10 January
☁️
+72°F
11 January
☁️
+72°F
12 January
☀️
+77°F
13 January
☁️
+73°F
14 January
☁️
+69°F
15 January
☀️
+76°F
16 January
☀️
+80°F
17 January
☁️
+78°F
18 January
☀️
+80°F
19 January
☀️
+81°F
20 January
☀️
+79°F
21 January
☁️
+79°F
22 January
☀️
+79°F
23 January
☁️
+78°F
24 January
☀️
+82°F
25 January
☀️
+84°F
26 January
☀️
+77°F
27 January
☁️
+73°F
28 January
☀️
+75°F
29 January
☀️
+77°F
30 January
☀️
+80°F
31 January
☀️
+80°F
In January 2023 Guatemala City had 15 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +77°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +68°F. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 20%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Guatemala City climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Guatemala City in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+75°F) and the highest in 2019 (+80°F). The driest year was 1986 with only 265 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 1213 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Guatemala City in January:

Is January a good time to visit Guatemala City?

January is a really good time to go to Guatemala City. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Guatemala City.

Can you sunbathe in Guatemala City in January?

January is warm in Guatemala City. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Guatemala City rainy in January?

Guatemala City is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Guatemala City in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Guatemala City in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Guatemala City

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Guatemala City, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.