January weather forecast
Tikal, Guatemala

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a moderately hot winter month in Tikal, Guatemala, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.1°C (62.8°F) and 27.4°C (81.3°F).

Temperature

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 27.4°C (81.3°F) to a low of 17.1°C (62.8°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in January is evaluated at a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). Prolonged exposure combined with continuous activity could lead to exhaustion, and possibly heat cramps.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.

Humidity

In Tikal, Guatemala, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

Rainfall

In Tikal, in January, during 14.6 rainfall days, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Tikal, there are 226.5 rainfall days, and 846mm (33.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 17:53 CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Tikal.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 5, January is the month with the lowest UV index in Tikal. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during January leads to these advisories:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Tikal?
January, recording an average high temperature of 27.4°C (81.3°F) and a low temperature of 17.1°C (62.8°F), is Tikal's coldest month.
What is the temperature in January in Tikal?
An average high-temperature, in January, in Tikal, is 27.4°C (81.3°F) and the average low-temperature is 17.1°C (62.8°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in January is evaluated at 31°C (87.8°F).
What is the average humidity in January in Tikal?
In Tikal, Guatemala, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.
How much does it rain in Tikal in January?
In Tikal, during January, the rain falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in January in Tikal?
In January, the average day length in Tikal, Guatemala, is 11h and 14min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January in Tikal?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of the month, in Tikal, Guatemala, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 17:53 CST.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Tikal?
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in January in Tikal?
In January, the average sunshine duration in Tikal, Guatemala, is 5.1h.
When is the lowest UV index in Tikal?
The month with the lowest UV index in Tikal, Guatemala, is January, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index reading in January in Tikal?
In Tikal, Guatemala, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January - Tikal, Guatemala
Average temperature in January
Tikal, Guatemala
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (34.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (22.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°C).

Average pressure in January - Tikal, Guatemala
Average pressure in January
Tikal, Guatemala
  • Average pressure in January: 1017.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1011.4mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Tikal, Guatemala
Average wind speed in January
Tikal, Guatemala
  • Average wind speed in January: 5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (6.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.4km/h).

Average humidity in January - Tikal, Guatemala
Average humidity in January
Tikal, Guatemala
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October, November and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in January - Tikal, Guatemala
Average rainfall in January
Tikal, Guatemala
  • Average rainfall in January: 34mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (153mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (21mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Tikal, Guatemala
Average rainfall days in January
Tikal, Guatemala
  • Average rainfall days in January: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (26.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (11.7 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Tikal, Guatemala
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Tikal, Guatemala
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January - Tikal, Guatemala
Average sunshine days in January
Tikal, Guatemala
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (2 days).

Average UV index in January - Tikal, Guatemala
Average UV index in January
Tikal, Guatemala
  • Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January - Tikal, Guatemala
Average cloud cover in January
Tikal, Guatemala
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in January - Tikal, Guatemala
Average visibility in January
Tikal, Guatemala
  • Average visibility in January: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are April and May (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, September, October, November and December (6km).

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