When to go · Antigua Guatemala
Antigua Guatemala in January
Great month. Dry, sunny days, cold nights.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 24° / 10°
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 1
- Crowds
- High
- Guatemala overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Guatemala overall
Verdict
GreatVoykit month rating for Antigua Guatemala
Dry, sunny days, cold nights.
Weather in January
- Antigua GuatemalaHighs around 24 °C, lows around 10 °C, rain on about 1 day
Dry season season
Clear volcano views most days, the reliable window for hiking Pacaya and Acatenango; Semana Santa falls at the tail end (Mar–Apr).
Watch: Semana Santa week: book months ahead or avoid it if crowds aren't your thing.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Christmas and New Year
24 Dec – 1 Jan
Fireworks most nights; some restaurants shorten hours or close.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Guatemala overall
- High
- Prices · Guatemala overall
- Medium
Guatemala overall: Dry and clear; cold nights in the highlands; best volcano views.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings