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January · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 58/100

New Amsterdam in January

Fair · 58/100Beach 75/100
High / low27° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation190 mm21 wet days
Sea27°surface temperature
6.25° N, 57.52° WElevation 1 mUTC−4 · Guyana Time
When to goNew Amsterdam · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec58January
Best timeJan–Mar
January: high / low27° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in January

In January, New Amsterdam averages daytime highs of 27° and night-time lows of 24° — warm weather by day. Expect around 190 mm of precipitation spread over about 21 wet days, with average cloud cover near 32%.

Temperatures are much the same as in December, and February brings little change. The sea averages 27°, comfortably warm for swimming.

January scores 58/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for New Amsterdam.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:06 and sets at 17:54 local time, giving 11 h 48 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 5 minutes over the month.

Why 58/100?

How the score for January is built
Comfort · 42%81%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%97%

Beach score this month: 75/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

January against the year

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iiiNearby in January

Around New Amsterdam this month

Rosignol
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Rosignol

Mahaica-Berbice · 3.4 km NW
27°Jan high
21wet days
58score
Rosignol
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Guyana's best in January

Where to go in January
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Georgetown

Demerara-Mahaica
27°Jan high
20wet days
60score
Georgetown
Rosignol
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Rosignol

Mahaica-Berbice
27°Jan high
21wet days
58score
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·Questions

New Amsterdam in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit New Amsterdam?

January scores 58/100 for New Amsterdam, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 27°C with 21 wet days.

How warm is New Amsterdam in January?

Daytime highs average 27°C and night-time lows 24°C in January.

Does it rain a lot in New Amsterdam in January?

New Amsterdam receives about 190 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 21 days.

Can you swim in New Amsterdam in January?

The sea averages 27°C in January, warm enough for most swimmers.