Colombia weather in January (Madre de Dios, Peru)

How's the weather trend in Colombia as January approaches? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of January in Colombia typically brings very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 31°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 23°C. The hottest month of the year invites you to embrace the warmth with suitable summer cloths. Stay cool and protected as you enjoy the sunny climate.

Precipitation

Colombia in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 375 mm for the month. This month experiences about 16 days of rain according to historical data.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Colombia. June generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Colombia, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 375 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Data from: Puerto Maldonado, Peru (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in Peru in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Colombia.

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