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Tarija weather in January (Tarija Department, Bolivia)

How is the weather in Tarija in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Tarija generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Tarija in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 236 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Tarija. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Tarija, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 236 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 67%  

Where to go in Bolivia in January

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 Tarija in January?

For visitors traveling to Tarija, 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.

Camping
6/10

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