Lopé National Park Weather in January

Lopé National Park in January sees very high daytime temperatures of 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows of 22°C (72°F). As part of the rainy season, showers are frequent and often heavy. Budget around 171 mm (6.7 in) of rainfall for the month.

Rainfall in Lopé National Park in January

As part of the rainy season, Lopé National Park sees around 12 days of rain in January, with an average of 171 mm (6.7 in). Rainfall this month is frequent and tends to be fairly heavy when it does fall. Packing waterproofs is a good idea.

Temperature in Lopé National Park in January

Lopé National Park in January gets highs of 31°C (88°F) during the day and drops to 22°C (72°F) at night. Sunshine and humidity can make it feel even warmer than the raw temperature suggests. Nights remain mild at 22°C (72°F), making evenings a pleasant time to be outdoors.

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Lopé National Park Temperature in January

Min Temperature 22°C (72°F)  

Max Temperature 31°C (88°F)  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 171 mm (6.7 in)  

Rainy days 12 days  

Historical weather for Lopé National Park in January

Browse day-by-day weather records for Lopé National Park spanning 21 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

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Lopé National Park historical weather extremes in January

According to our 19 years of weather records for Lopé National Park, the following extremes were recorded between 2006 and 2025.

• The warmest day in January was on January 27, 2024, with a maximum of 34°C (93°F).
• The lowest daytime temperature in January was 23°C (73°F), recorded on January 20, 2008.
• The coldest night in January in Lopé National Park was on January 31, 2023, with a minimum of 20°C (68°F).

What to Wear in Lopé National Park in January

Warm temperatures in January make for comfortable sightseeing weather. Pack breathable fabrics like cotton shirts, knee-length shorts or skirts, and comfortable walking shoes. A thin long sleeve for indoor spaces is handy. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything!

What To Do in Lopé National Park in January

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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