January · Belize
Best time to visit Ambergris Caye in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ambergris Caye in January
Average temperature 26°C, 99 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.7/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 99 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Ambergris Caye scores 7.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 26°C, 99 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ambergris Caye is Belize's largest island, with San Pedro town, a long reef and dive sites offshore.
January holds up well in Ambergris Caye — 5th best month
January averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rainfall runs 99 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.7/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? April scores 2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ambergris Caye in January?
- In January, Ambergris Caye averages 26°C, 99 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Ambergris Caye?
- January earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ambergris Caye in January?
- Expect about 99 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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