SeasonMapGuatemala in January
January is Guatemala's best month (rank 1 of 12): its 7 destinations average 87/100, led by Guatemala City at 97 — 23°C and 1 rainy day — while Flores is warmer at 32°C and scores 80.
#1 of 12 months for Guatemala · 7 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Guatemala in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guatemala City | City | 23°C | 4 mm · 1 day | 97 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | Panajachel | City | 24°C | 15 mm · 4 days | 95 tier S | Yes |
| 3 | Antigua Guatemala | City | 26°C | 7 mm · 2 days | 94 tier S | Yes |
| 4 | Lake Atitlán | Trekking hub | 24°C | 15 mm · 4 days | 90 tier S | Yes |
| 5 | Tikal | National park | 30°C | 34 mm · 8 days | 81 tier A | Yes |
| 6 | Flores | City | 32°C | 32 mm · 8 days | 80 tier A | Yes |
| 7 | Semuc Champey | National park | 29°C | 145 mm · 17 days | 73 tier B | Yes |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Guatemala in January
- Christmas and New Year · Antigua Guatemala and 1 more place · 16 Dec – 1 Jan
Peak crowds at 2 of Guatemala's 3 well-known places this month.