SeasonMapCaye Caulker (Caulker) weather in January
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January in Caye Caulker: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Caye Caulker · #317 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Caye Caulker in January
Other months in Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker's forum calls March part of the driest, most reliable stretch of the year — regulars note forecasts often show rain that doesn't fully materialise, with actual showers usually brief rather than washing out the day. Wind stays moderate too, generally 10-12 mph, before picking up into stronger gusts from April onward.
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Caye Caulker climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 31°C / 88°F | |
| Sea temperature | 27°C / 80°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 78 mm / 3.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Caye Caulker in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Caye Caulker's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherCaye Caulker's weather peaks February–April, best around March.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Caye Caulker in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Opening
Lobster season opens
15 Jun – 14 FebForaging seasonThe spiny lobster season legally runs from 15 June to 14 February. Outside it, any menu still offering lobster is selling something frozen or illegal, and the boats switch to conch and snapper. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Caye Caulker — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Caye Caulker?
Caye Caulker in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Caye Caulker?
- January in Caye Caulker: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Caye Caulker on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Caye Caulker in January?
- In January, Caye Caulker averages a daily high of 27.4°C and a low of 22.4°C, with about 78 mm of rain over roughly 15.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Caye Caulker in January?
- Caye Caulker has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in January.
Other months in Caye Caulker
Compare Caye Caulker in January
Warmer or cooler than Caye Caulker in January
Similar destinations in Central America — January
Within 300 km: Tulum's Dry season around 15 Nov – 30 Apr, and Tikal's Sunrise and sunset permits on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.