January · Belize
Best time to visit Punta Gorda in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Punta Gorda in January
Average temperature 24°C, 255 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.5/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 255 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Punta Gorda scores 4.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 24°C, 255 mm of rain, and roughly 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Punta Gorda anchors Toledo’s quiet south-Maya villages, cacao farms, and jungle river trips. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
January in Punta Gorda — the hardest end of the year
Trail conditions at 24°C (76°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in January; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.
Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 255 mm: only about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.
That is 4.5/10 on the same scale — 3rd of 12 months, versus 6.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Punta Gorda — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Punta Gorda in January?
- In January, Punta Gorda averages 24°C, 255 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Punta Gorda?
- January earns a 4.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Punta Gorda in January?
- Expect about 255 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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