January weather forecast
Guatemala City, Guatemala

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The iconic buildings of the cathedral in Guatemala City, Guatemala
The iconic buildings of the cathedral in Guatemala City, Guatemala

Weather in January

The new year kicks off in Guatemala City, Guatemala with moderate temperatures, with the highest temperature being 24.3°C (75.7°F), and a gentle increase compared to the preceding month of December. The city experiences rather short hours of daylight similar to December. The occurrence of rainfall is infrequent though rainfall starts to show a slight rise from the preceding month. Ultraviolet rays intensity is relatively high, requiring suitable protection, particularly during the hour of maximum radiation. The weather in January portrays the city's transition from winter to Guatemala's dry season.

Temperature

January's advent in Guatemala City presents an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.3°C (75.7°F), indicating a slight variation from the conditions of the previous month. The mean low-temperature during January nights in Guatemala City is a mild 13.2°C (55.8°F).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Guatemala City is 74.3%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 1.7 days and accumulates 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Guatemala City, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 17:43. On the last day of January, in Guatemala City, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:00 CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 8h.

UV index

In Guatemala City, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 10. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 10 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Without proper safety measures, skin and eyes can be quickly harmed. Be sure to protect yourself. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Guatemala City in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Guatemala City, is 24.3°C (75.7°F), while the low-temperature averages to 13.2°C (55.8°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Guatemala City?

The average relative humidity in January is 74.3%.

What is the driest month in Guatemala City?

The month with the least rainfall in Guatemala City, Guatemala, is January, when the rain falls for 1.7 days and typically collects 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Guatemala City in January?

In Guatemala City, Guatemala, in January, during 1.7 rainfall days, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Guatemala City have in January?

In Guatemala City, the average day length in January is 11h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Guatemala City?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 17:43. On the last day of the month, in Guatemala City, Guatemala, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:00 CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Guatemala City have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Guatemala City is 8h.

How high is the UV index in January in Guatemala City?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Guatemala City, Guatemala, is 10. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Guatemala City, Guatemala

Average temperature in January - Guatemala City, Guatemala
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (27.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (23.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.2°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are May and June (16.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.2°C).

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Average humidity in January
Guatemala City, Guatemala

Average humidity in January - Guatemala City, Guatemala
  • Average humidity in January: 74.3%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (84.5%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (73.2%).

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Average rainfall in January
Guatemala City, Guatemala

Average rainfall in January - Guatemala City, Guatemala
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (271.8mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.8mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Guatemala City, Guatemala

Average rainfall days in January - Guatemala City, Guatemala
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Guatemala City, Guatemala

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Guatemala City, Guatemala
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 8h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average UV index in January
Guatemala City, Guatemala

Average UV index in January - Guatemala City, Guatemala
  • Average UV index in January: 10

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 12).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 9).

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