January weather forecastAmbergris Caye, Belize

Weather in January

January expresses a respectable transition from the freezing winter months in the Northern Hemisphere to the sunny, tropical climate of Belize. Months of chilly winds are replaced by a pleasant warmth, as the temperature soars to highs of 28°C (82.4°F) in Ambergris Caye. There is a notable presence of clear, sunny days, outshining the intermittent spells of rainfall. The climate encourages outdoor exploration, be it sunbathing on the azure beaches or diving in the radiant reef. In Belize, January ushers in the New Year with a welcoming balance of sunshine and precipitation, inviting travelers to experience the tranquil wonders of tropical paradise.

Temperature

Ambergris Caye's shift from December to January is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28°C (82.4°F), a slight deviation from 27°C (80.6°F). An average low-temperature of 19°C (66.2°F) is observed during the January nights.

Rainfall

In Ambergris Caye, Belize, in January, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 116mm (4.57") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 136 rainfall days, and 1731mm (68.15") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Ambergris Caye is 11h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 17:27. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:45 CST.

Sunshine

January, September through December, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 8 in January translates into these instructions:
Refrain from exposing skin and eyes. Without protection, they can get damaged rapidly. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.