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The Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) is acolored rainbow mountain that will steal your heart forever and the view from the top will take your breath away.
Colán Weather in January
January in Colán brings very high temperatures, with highs of 30°C (86°F) and nights dropping to 22°C (72°F). With excellent weather conditions overall, it's a good time to visit.
Rainfall in Colán in January
You can expect rain on around 4 days based on historical patterns, with 21 mm (0.8 in) average for the month. Rain days are few and the total is low, so this is a largely dry month. Any showers that do occur tend to be brief.
Temperature in Colán in January
The temperature in Colán in January is excellent. Daytime highs reach 30°C (86°F), with nights dropping to 22°C (72°F). It's usually most comfortable outside during the morning and later in the day. At 22°C (72°F) overnight, nights are warm enough to sit outside comfortably in light clothing.For Colán itself, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.
Colán Temperature in January
Min Temperature
22°C (72°F)
Max Temperature
30°C (86°F)
Chance of Rain
12%
Precipitation
21 mm (0.8 in)
Rainy days
4 days
Humidity
51% *
* Data from: Piura, Peru (54 KM, 33 Miles).
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
What to Wear in Colán in January
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in January. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Some rain is possible, so pack something to handle light showers.
What To Do in Colán in January
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Cycling8/10 -
Walking8/10 -
Camping10/10 -
Outdoor sports8/10
Colán 3-Day Forecast
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Popular in January
Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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