Barranquilla weather in January (Atlántico, Colombia)

Wondering what the weather is like in Barranquilla during January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The weather in Barranquilla during January is typically perfect, with high temperatures and almost no rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 29°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 26°C. Although these are the average temperatures, expect warmer days occasionally. Wear cool clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Barranquilla in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 4.6 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 0 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 281 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Barranquilla, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 27°C *  

Chance of Rain 0%  

Precipitation 4.6 mm  

Rainy days 0 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 281 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Barranquila, Colombia (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in Colombia in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

9/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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