Caldas Weather in January

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

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Manizales Salamina La Manuelita Chinchiná

Planning a journey to Caldas, Colombia this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Caldas in January

Caldas, Colombia is a region in Colombia. January in Caldas generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Los Nevados National Park at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Salamina at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Salamina and 10°C (50°F) in Los Nevados National Park.

To explore the conditions in Caldas, Colombia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Chinchiná with an average of 139 mm (5.5 in) to heavy rainfall in La Manuelita with 715 mm (28 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Manizales.

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Best Places to Visit in Caldas in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Caldas

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

Temperature range in Caldas (January)

Precipitation variation in Caldas (January)

Manizales

In January Manizales generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
756 mm (30 in)
612 mm (24 in)
810 mm (32 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Manizales →

Salamina

In January Salamina 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 unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
365 mm (14 in)
255 mm (10 in)
375 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Salamina →

La Manuelita

In January La Manuelita generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
880 mm (35 in)
715 mm (28 in)
897 mm (35 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in La Manuelita →

Chinchiná

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

« December
January
February »
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 rainfall
230 mm (9.1 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
153 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Chinchiná →

Los Nevados National Park

In January Los Nevados National Park generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
164 hours
180 hours
146 hours
Monthly rainfall
328 mm (13 in)
263 mm (10 in)
377 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Los Nevados National Park →

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

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Manizales 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 612 mm (24 in)
Salamina 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 255 mm (10 in)
La Manuelita 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 715 mm (28 in)
Chinchiná 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Los Nevados National Park 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 263 mm (10 in)

Caldas weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Caldas, Colombia generally has poor weather conditions. Manizales sees daytime temperatures near 22°C (72°F), with nights cooling to roughly 11°C (52°F).

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

Manizales averages a daytime maximum of 22°C (72°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 11°C (52°F).

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

Yes. January brings heavy rainfall to Caldas, Colombia, with Manizales averaging around 612 mm (24 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Caldas, Colombia?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Caldas, Colombia due to the typically poor weather in Manizales.

On average, the best time to visit Caldas, Colombia is in with generally poor weather in Manizales.

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