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Caye Caulker in January

Good month. Outside the best window (Feb–May). Across Belize: Dry-ish with occasional cold fronts; peak season on the cayes.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
28°C (82°F) / 21°C (70°F)
average high / low
Rain days
11
Crowds
High
Belize overall
Prices
High
Belize overall

Verdict

GoodBelize month rating

Outside the best window (Feb–May). Across Belize: Dry-ish with occasional cold fronts; peak season on the cayes.

Is another month better than January?

January is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • Caye CaulkerHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 11 days
  • Cayes and coast, Belize · Caye Caulker, Ambergris Caye, Placencia, Hopkinsbest weather

    Trade winds keep the cayes bearable; cold fronts (northers) can bring grey days Dec–Feb. Storm risk Jun–Nov, peak Sep–Oct.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Belize overall
High
Prices · Belize overall
High

Belize overall: Dry-ish with occasional cold fronts; peak season on the cayes.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Caye Caulker, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Good

    Feb: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)

    Feb: 29 °C (84 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)

    Feb: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 11

    Feb: 8 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: High

    Feb: High

  • Prices

    Jan: High

    Feb: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Feb: 0

January: Outside the best window (Feb–May). Across Belize: Dry-ish with occasional cold fronts; peak season on the cayes.

February: Inside Caye Caulker's best window: Feb–May.

Caye Caulker: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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