When to go · Livingston
Livingston in January
Good month. Outside the best window (Mar–May). Across Guatemala: Dry and clear; cold nights in the highlands; best volcano views.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- High
- Guatemala overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Guatemala overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Mar–May). Across Guatemala: Dry and clear; cold nights in the highlands; best volcano views.
Is another month better than January?
January is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- LivingstonHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 8 days
- Caribbean and Verapaz, Guatemala · Río Dulce, Livingston, Semuc Champeyfine
Wet much of the year; Semuc's pools turn brown after heavy rain.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Guatemala overall
- High
- Prices · Guatemala overall
- Medium
Guatemala overall: Dry and clear; cold nights in the highlands; best volcano views.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Livingston, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Good
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Mar: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Night low
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Mar: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 8 (better)
Mar: 9
Crowds
Jan: High
Mar: High
Prices
Jan: Medium
Mar: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Mar: 1
January: Outside the best window (Mar–May). Across Guatemala: Dry and clear; cold nights in the highlands; best volcano views.
March: Inside Livingston's best window: Mar–May.
Livingston: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen