January · Belize
Best time to visit Tobacco Caye in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tobacco Caye in January
Average temperature 26°C, 142 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.4/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 142 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Tobacco Caye scores 6.4/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 26°C, 142 mm of rain, and roughly 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tobacco Caye is a tiny reef-side backpacker island-stilt cabins, snorkel steps, and starry nights. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
January in Tobacco Caye: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
With 26°C (78°F) on average, January delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
142 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 6.4/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 9.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Tobacco Caye — 2.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tobacco Caye in January?
- In January, Tobacco Caye averages 26°C, 142 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Tobacco Caye?
- January earns a 6.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tobacco Caye in January?
- Expect about 142 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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