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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) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
High
Guatemala overall
Prices
Medium
Guatemala overall

Verdict

GoodGuatemala month rating

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

Long-term averages
  • LivingstonHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), 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)

    Mar: 32 °C (90 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Mar: 23 °C (73 °F)

  • 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

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