Tarija weather in January (Tarija Department, Bolivia)

What's the typical weather in Tarija for January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Tarija tends to experience pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 22°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 12°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Tarija in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 236 mm for the month. Prepare for the heaviest rain of the year this month, which often comes in heavy showers. A poncho is a smart choice 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 Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 236 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 67%  

Where to go in Bolivia in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 this month?

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.

Camping

6/10

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