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Antigua in January
What January is really like in Antigua: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
January is one of the best months to visit Antigua. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 11.4 hours of daylight. Dry, sunny and cool at night, with clear volcano views; one of the best months for the Acatenango hike, though summit nights are near freezing.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in January
January is the 9th-warmest month in Antigua: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with December (23°C (73°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs climb to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 06:31
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 17:53
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
Late rains (August–October). The wettest months, with heavy afternoon rain and muddy trails, but quiet streets and low hotel rates.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January rates 4 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in March). Book accommodation early: January is one of the pricier months.
Events in January
January has no major recurring festival in Antigua, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · La Merced and Calle del Arco
Cerro de la Cruz
Walk up in daylight with others and go early in the morning, when the air is clearest and the volcano is least likely to be in cloud.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours return
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
- Active
Experience · San Felipe de Jesús
Finca Filadelfia coffee tour
On the slopes above San Felipe de Jesús, this working estate leads tours through shaded coffee plants, wet mills, drying patios and roasting, ending with a tasting.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Kids
Landmark · Centro around Parque Central
Parque Central
Sit on the upper arcade of the city hall side late in the afternoon for a view across the square to Volcán de Agua.
- Time needed
- 30–60 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- Kids
- Photo spot
Religious site · Centro around Parque Central
Antigua Cathedral
The white façade on the east side of Parque Central fronts a modest working church, but behind it lie the roofless ruins of the much larger original cathedral, brought down by the 18th-century earthquakes.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- Iconic
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 9°C and 2 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Antigua?
One of the best months to visit Antigua. The other best months are February–March and November–December. Compare every month.
Antigua in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Antigua?
It is one of the best months to visit Antigua. Dry, sunny and cool at night, with clear volcano views; one of the best months for the Acatenango hike, though summit nights are near freezing.
+How warm is Antigua in January?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Antigua in January?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.