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La Esmeralda weather in January (Colombia)

What is the weather forecast for La Esmeralda in January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in La Esmeralda typically brings high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 25°C. But by evening, they drop to around 15°C.

Precipitation

La Esmeralda in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 417 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 180 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

La Esmeralda, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 417 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
SunshineSunshine 180 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Ibagué, Colombia (72 KM, 45 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.

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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?

For visitors traveling to La Esmeralda, 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.

Swimming
7/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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