Pereira weather in January (Risaralda, Colombia)

How's the weather trend in Pereira as January approaches? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Pereira includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 24°C. At night, they generally drop to 14°C.

Precipitation

Pereira in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 810 mm for the month. The month is marked by minimal rainfall, making it a good time for outdoor activities. Enjoy the dry spell, a great time to go hiking. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 13 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 180 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Pereira. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pereira, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 810 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ibagué, Colombia (73 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Pereira, 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.

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