Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Colombia this January.
Colombia, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from 17°C (63°F) in Ipiales to 35°C (95°F) in Puerto Carreño. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Puerto Carreño and 8°C (46°F) in Ipiales.
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Expect daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) in Bogotá. That makes January a pleasant month for Colombia.
After dark, Bogotá cools to about 10°C (50°F) on an average January night.
Data insights from our comprehensive database indicate that Puerto Carreño is the city with the highest warmth. Daytime peaks average near 35°C (95°F), while the nights are characterized by a low temperature close to 25°C (77°F).
According to our data, Ipiales holds the title for the coldest city in Colombia in January. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 17°C (63°F) and drops to lows of about 8°C (46°F) during the night.
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.
The water temperature averages approximately 26°C (79°F) in Tumaco this month, an ideal temperature for swimming and cooling off.
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