SeasonMapSemuc Champey weather in January
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January in Semuc Champey: warm, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Semuc Champey · #618 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 74/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Semuc Champey climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 26°C / 78°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Rainfall | 137 mm / 5.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 88% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 19°C / 67°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 35 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Semuc Champey 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.
BusyDecember high season, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Semuc Champey'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).
Best weatherSemuc Champey's weather peaks January–March, best around February.
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What's on in Semuc Champey in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
December high season
15 Dec – 15 JanChristmas & New YearCrowdedBook earlyThe other peak the park authority names runs from December into January, when the rain has eased and Guatemalans and backpackers arrive together. Lanquin's beds are limited and go first. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Semuc Champey — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Semuc Champey?
Semuc Champey in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Semuc Champey?
- January in Semuc Champey: warm, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Semuc Champey on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
- What is the weather like in Semuc Champey in January?
- In January, Semuc Champey averages a daily high of 25.6°C and a low of 18.8°C, with about 136.7 mm of rain over roughly 17.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Semuc Champey in January?
- Semuc Champey has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in January.
Other months in Semuc Champey
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Similar destinations in Central America — January
Within 300 km: Antigua Guatemala's Dry season around 1 Nov – 30 Apr, and Lake Atitlán's Dry season around 1 Nov – 30 Apr.