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Amazonas Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Amazonas, Colombia in January.

Thinking about venturing to Amazonas, Colombia this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Amazonas in January

Amazonas, Colombia is a region in Colombia. In January, Amazonas experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Bogotá at 21°C (70°F) to very warm in Leticia at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Leticia and 10°C (50°F) in Bogotá.

For specific regional insights in Amazonas, Colombia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Bogotá with an average of 169 mm (6.7 in) to heavy rainfall in La Cumbre with 377 mm (15 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Bogotá gets around 156 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Amazonas by month

Best Places to Visit in Amazonas in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Amazonas.

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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).

Popular Destinations in Amazonas

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Amazonas, Colombia?

Temperature range in Amazonas (January)

Precipitation variation in Amazonas (January)

Bogotá

In January Bogotá generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
138 hours
156 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
185 mm (7.3 in)
169 mm (6.7 in)
218 mm (8.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
8 days
11 days
Weather conditions

Leticia

In January Leticia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
138 hours
129 hours
118 hours
Monthly rainfall
311 mm (12 in)
329 mm (13 in)
345 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
26 days
21 days
Weather conditions

Puerto Nariño

In January Puerto Nariño generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
138 hours
129 hours
118 hours
Monthly rainfall
305 mm (12 in)
315 mm (12 in)
346 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
25 days
21 days
Weather conditions

Buenavista

In January Buenavista generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
164 hours
180 hours
146 hours
Monthly rainfall
475 mm (19 in)
369 mm (15 in)
440 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions

La Cumbre

In January La Cumbre generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
178 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
446 mm (18 in)
377 mm (15 in)
389 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Amazonas, in Colombia.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Amazonas in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bogotá 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 169 mm (6.7 in)
Leticia 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 329 mm (13 in)
Puerto Nariño 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 315 mm (12 in)
Buenavista 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 369 mm (15 in)
La Cumbre 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 377 mm (15 in)

Amazonas weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Amazonas, Colombia in January?

In January, Amazonas, Colombia generally has pleasant weather conditions. Bogotá sees daytime temperatures near 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to roughly 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in Amazonas, Colombia in January?

In Bogotá, the average daytime high in January is 21°C (70°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

Does Amazonas, Colombia get a lot of rain in January?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Bogotá records an average of 169 mm (6.7 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Amazonas, Colombia.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Amazonas, Colombia?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Bogotá, January might be a good time to visit Amazonas, Colombia.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Bogotá. On the other hand, the weather in February, March, April, October and November tend to be unpleasant.

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