Weather in January in Amazonas
Thinking about venturing to Amazonas this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Amazonas in January?
Amazonas is a region in Colombia. January in Amazonas generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Buenavista at 23°C to very warm in Leticia at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Leticia and 12°C in Buenavista. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Puerto Nariño with an average of 315 mm to heavy rainfall in La Cumbre with 377 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 129 hours of sunlight expected in Leticia. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at January's conditions in Amazonas, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Amazonas's yearly weather, check out our Amazonas climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 4 most popular destinations in Amazonas?
Leticia
In January Leticia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Puerto Nariño
In January Puerto Nariño generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Buenavista
In January Buenavista generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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La Cumbre
In January La Cumbre generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Amazonas, in Colombia.
Is January the best time to visit Amazonas?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Leticia, January may not be the ideal time to visit Amazonas.
Generally speaking, July and August provide tolerable weather in Leticia. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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