January · Belize
Best time to visit Belize City in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Belize City in January
Average temperature 26°C, 125 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.0/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 125 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Belize City scores 5.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 26°C, 125 mm of rain, and roughly 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Belize City is the country’s bustling coastal hub-canal streets, museums, and the launch point for cayes and inland ruins. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
January in Belize City — middling scores, decent value
January averages 26°C (78°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
At 125 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 5/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 6.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? April scores 1.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Belize City in January?
- In January, Belize City averages 26°C, 125 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Belize City?
- January earns a 5.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Belize City in January?
- Expect about 125 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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