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Puembo in January sees moderate daytime temperatures of 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows of 8°C (46°F). As part of the rainy season, showers are frequent and often heavy. Budget around 228 mm (9 in) of rainfall for the month.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Puembo. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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50-year average (1976-2026)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Puembo typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around 17°C (63°F). Nights are cool, with lows around 10°C (50°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Puembo spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Puembo between 2000 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during January.
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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).
For Puembo in January, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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