Melgar weather in January (Tolima, Colombia)

Planning a trip to Melgar in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Melgar generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 28°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 19°C.

Melgar in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 284 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 8 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 180 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Melgar. May and June typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Melgar, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 284 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ibagué, Colombia (61 KM, 38 Miles).

Where to go in Colombia in January

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Melgar in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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