Belize in January

6.0out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C. Very wet: about 27 rainy days.

29°CAvg high
22°CAvg low
27Rainy days (223 mm)
12:15 hDaylight
06:11Sunrise · 18:25 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C
  • Very wet: about 27 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.4 days)

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in January varies a lot between years (±4.4 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

29° 22° J 30° 22° F 30° 23° M 30° 23° A 29° 22° M 26° 19° J 25° 18° J 25° 18° A 26° 20° S 29° 22° O 29° 22° N 29° 22° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 29°C22°C223 mm 27– – 6.0
February 30°C22°C184 mm 23– – 5.9
March 30°C23°C172 mm 24– – 5.8
April 30°C23°C187 mm 24– – 5.8
May 29°C22°C97 mm 18– – 6.7
June 26°C19°C9 mm 2– – 8.8
July 25°C18°C5 mm 1– – 8.9
August 25°C18°C9 mm 3– – 8.7
September 26°C20°C20 mm 8– – 8.1
October 29°C22°C105 mm 22– – 6.1
November 29°C22°C230 mm 27– – 6.1
December 29°C22°C264 mm 28– – 6.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Belize in January?

Daytime highs average 29°C and nights about 22°C.

When is the best time to visit Belize?

The best months are July, June, August.