Calima weather in January (Valle del Cauca, Colombia)

Curious about the January weather in Calima? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Calima typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C.

Calima in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 360 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 178 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 Calima climate page with graphs.

 

Calima, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 360 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 178 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cali, Colombia (57 KM, 35 Miles).

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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 Calima in January?

For visitors traveling to Calima, 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

7/10

Camping

6/10

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