January · Guatemala
Best time to visit Semuc Champey in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Semuc Champey in January
Average temperature 20°C, 159 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.6/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 20°C
- Rainfall
- 159 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Semuc Champey scores 6.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 20°C, 159 mm of rain, and roughly 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Semuc Champey is a limestone bridge in Guatemala, with turquoise pools above a river rushing through a cave.
January in Semuc Champey — middling scores, decent value
January averages 20°C (68°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
At 159 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 6.6/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? February scores 1.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Semuc Champey in January?
- In January, Semuc Champey averages 20°C, 159 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Semuc Champey?
- January earns a 6.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Semuc Champey in January?
- Expect about 159 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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