Weather in January in Antioquia
Thinking about venturing to Antioquia 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 Antioquia in January?
Antioquia is a region in Colombia. Antioquia has a wide variety of climate types. During January, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Santa Elena at 24°C to very warm in Gesen at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Gesen and 13°C in Santa Elena.To explore the conditions in Antioquia in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gesen with an average of 75 mm to heavy rainfall in Jardin with 239 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Medellín typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
The city Medellín usually sees around 169 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Antioquia climate page.
Where to go in Antioquia in January





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Antioquia?
Medellín
In January Medellín generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Santa Fe de Antioquia
In January Santa Fe de Antioquia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Rionegro
In January Rionegro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Guatapé
In January Guatapé generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Jardin
In January Jardin generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Antioquia?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Antioquia. Typically, the climate in Medellín is pleasant.
On average, the best time to visit Antioquia is in January with generally pleasant weather in Medellín. On the other hand, the months of March, April, May, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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