Medellín weather in January (Antioquia, Colombia)

Curious about the January weather in Medellín? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Medellín generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 25°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Medellín in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 11 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 169 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January generally stands out with the best circumstances. While March, April, May, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Medellín climate page with graphs.

 

Medellín, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 136 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 65%  
SunshineSunshine 169 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Colombia in January

Find out more about the weather in Colombia in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Medellín in January?

For visitors traveling to Medellín, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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