Weather in January in Colombia
Thinking about venturing to Colombia this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Colombia in January?
The weather in Colombia in January can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Ipiales at 17°C to very hot in Puerto Carreño at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Puerto Carreño and 8°C in Ipiales.For a closer look at conditions across Colombia, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Puerto Colombia with an average of 4.5 mm to heavy rainfall in Buga with 838 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 156 hours of sunlight expected in Bogotá. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Colombia climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Colombia?
Bogotá
In January Bogotá generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Cartagena
In January Cartagena generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Santa Marta
In January Santa Marta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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San Andrés
In January San Andrés generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Medellín
In January Medellín generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Colombia.
Is January the best time to visit Colombia?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Bogotá, January might be a good time to visit Colombia. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Colombia is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Bogotá. On the other hand, the weather in February, March, April, October and November tend to be unpleasant.
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