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Douglas Weather in January

Douglas in January

The short of it: Douglas in January averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 11 h 9 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 86° · low 64° · rain 2.2 in. · daylight 11 h 9 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: February & March

January in Douglas brings afternoons near 86° and nights around 64°, with about 2.2 in. of rain over the month. Douglas's coldest stretch of the year, 86° by day and 64° by night. Rain is modest, about 2.2 in., the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 9 min in mid-January.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates January 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are February and March.

Against its neighbours, Douglas runs about middling and about as wet in January. San Victor, 2 mi to the NE, sees much the same highs.

January in Douglas, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus December
about the same, 0.2 in. less rain
Versus February
3° colder
Day–night spread
22°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 9 min
Average wind
5 mph

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
San VictorCorozal District2 mi NE86°64°2.2 in.
San PabloOrange Walk District3 mi SE85°64°2.3 in.
San JoseOrange Walk District3 mi SE85°64°2.4 in.
PuctéQuintana Roo4 mi W86°63°2.2 in.
Álvaro ObregónQuintana Roo5 mi NW86°63°2.0 in.
Javier Rojo GómezQuintana Roo6 mi WNW86°63°2.1 in.
CacaoQuintana Roo7 mi WSW86°63°2.3 in.
San NarcisoCorozal District7 mi NE85°64°2.2 in.

The Almanac · Douglas Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
January
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Douglas's coldest stretch of the year, 86° by day and 64° by night. Rain is modest, about 2.2 in., the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Douglas by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January86°64°2.2 in.5 mph11 h 9 min✦✦✦
February88°65°1.0 in.6 mph11 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
March91°67°0.9 in.7 mph12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
April93°70°1.3 in.8 mph12 h 32 min✦✦✦
May93°72°4.1 in.7 mph12 h 59 min✦
June92°73°8.2 in.6 mph13 h 13 min✦
July92°73°5.2 in.6 mph13 h 7 min✦
August94°73°5.9 in.5 mph12 h 44 min✦
September93°73°7.2 in.4 mph12 h 13 min✦
October90°71°7.4 in.5 mph11 h 42 min✦✦
November88°67°3.3 in.4 mph11 h 15 min✦✦
December86°65°2.4 in.4 mph11 h 2 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Douglas in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Douglas in January?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Douglas's coldest stretch of the year, 86° by day and 64° by night. Rain is modest, about 2.2 in., the 9th wettest month.

Is January a good time to visit Douglas?

The Almanac gives January 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are February and March.

How long are the days in Douglas in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 11 h 9 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 2 min in December to 13 h 13 min in June.

Does it snow in Douglas in January?

Hardly — January nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Douglas in January?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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