When to go · Rio Dulce
Rio Dulce 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) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- 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
- Rio DulceHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 5 days
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 Rio Dulce, 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: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Mar: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 5 (better)
Mar: 6
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 Rio Dulce's best window: Mar–May.
Rio Dulce: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen