Tikal weather in January

January in Tikal: hot, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

#1 of 12 months in Tikal · #191 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 79/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Tikal climate normals — January

Daytime high29°C / 83°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low20°C / 68°F
Feels like (high)30°C / 86°F
Rainfall32 mm / 1.2 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days9 days
Humidity76%💦 very humid
Dew point19°C / 65°F
Sunshine8.9 h/day
Daylight11.2 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)29🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Tikal in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Tikal?
January in Tikal: hot, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Tikal on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
What is the weather like in Tikal in January?
In January, Tikal averages a daily high of 28.6°C and a low of 20°C, with about 31.6 mm of rain over roughly 8.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Tikal in January?
Tikal has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in January.

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