Belize Weather in January: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
January is one of the best months to visit Belize, which experiences warm temperatures averaging 75.4°F (24.1°C). Daily highs reach an average of 83.9°F (28.8°C) during the day and lows drop down to around 66.2°F (19°C) overnight. Belize encounters a relatively high amount of rainfall in January, with an average of 26 rainy days throughout the month. There is a 64.5% chance of precipitation, with rain being the most common type of weather (Belize is in its rainy season). January sees a decrease in the amount of rainfall compared to previous months, with an average of 1.49 inches (37.8 mm) of precipitation. Travelers visiting Belize in January can expect 16.7 miles (26.9 km) of visibility, with an average cloud cover of 46.4%. The winds are moderately strong, with an average speed of 18.5 mph (29.8 km/h), and the atmosphere is often humid, with an average humidity level of 84.9%. The weather conditions in Belize during January result in a moderate UV index of 7.6, so it is still important to take precautions against the sun.
What is the temperature in Belize in January?
Average air temperature in Belize is 24.1°C (75.4°F) in January. The outside temperature in Belize feels like 25.2°C (77.3°F) on a typical January day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 28.8°C (83.9°F) and feels like 32.3°C (90.1°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 19°C (66.2°F) which feels like 19°C (66.2°F).
How hot is Belize in January?
The hot temperature in January in Belize rises to 30.7°C (87.3°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 84.9% humidity. During hottest days of January it feels like 36.2 °C (97.2°F). The average maximum temp in Belize is 28.8°C (97.2°F) during day time in January.
How cold is Belize in January?
The coldest temp in Belize in January drops to 12.9°C (55.2°F) during the cold nights. With 18.5km/h (11.5mph) winds and 84.9% humidity it feels like 12.9°C (55.2°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 19°C (66.2°F) during night time in January.
Does it rain in Belize in January?
Yes, it rains for 26 days in Belize in January averaging 1.49 mm of precipitation. Belize has a 64.5% chance for rain throughout the entire month of January.
How much does it rain in Belize throughout January?
Belize has 1.49 mm (0.06 inch) of rain per day on average in January. It rains for an average of 26 days out of the entire month.
Is Belize windy in January?
The average speed of wind in Belize during January is 18.5km/h (11.5mph) and average windgust is 22.9km/h (14.2mph). On some days in January wind can reach up to 29.5km/h (18.3mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Belize in January?
Most days of January the wind is blowing from East-Southeast direction in Belize.
What are the humidity levels in Belize in January?
The average humidity levels in Belize in January are 84.9%. Daily humidity levels in Belize range from 73.4% to 91.7% during January.
How many hours of daylight are in Belize in January?
Belize has 11 hours 13 minutes of daylight in January on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Belize in January is at 6:27:36 and the sunset is at 17:41:21.
What is the cloud coverage in Belize in January?
Clouds cover 46.4% of the sky on average throughout January in Belize. The cloud coverage ranges from 20.8% to 68.6% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in January in Belize?
The average UV index in Belize is 7.6 in January. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 5 to 9.
What is the solar radiation in Belize in January?
The average solar radiation is 205.9 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Belize during January. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 125.2 W/m2 to 238.5 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during January in Belize?
The average solar energy during January in Belize is 17.8 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 10.8 MJ/m2, to 20.6 MJ/m2 during January.
Are there severe weather risks in Belize in January?
Yes, there is a 20.8% risk for severe weather in Belize in January.
What is the air pressure in Belize in January?
On average the air pressure in Belize in January is 1016.2 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1011.3 mb to 1022 mb.
What is the visibility in Belize in January?
The average daylight visibility in Belize in January is 16.7 km (10.4 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 13.5 km (8.4 miles) to 18.1 km (11.2 miles) throughout January.
What is the dew point in Belize in January?
The average dew point in Belize during January is 21.2°C (70.2°F).
Where is the data for Belize climate in January coming from?
The climate data for Belize in January is collected from the following weather stations.
- PHILIP S W GOLDSON INTERNATIONAL, BH
- MZBZ