Bucaramanga weather in January (Santander, Colombia)

What can you expect from the weather in Bucaramanga during January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Bucaramanga generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 25°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C.

Bucaramanga in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 274 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see rainfall.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 211 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bucaramanga, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 31%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 274 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 82%  
SunshineSunshine 211 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Colombia in January

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

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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 Bucaramanga in January?

For visitors traveling to Bucaramanga, 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.

Swimming
8/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Bucaramanga.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Colombia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Colombia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.