Caldas weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Caldas in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Caldas in January?
Caldas 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.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Los Nevados National Park at 20°C to warm in Salamina at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Salamina and 10°C in Los Nevados National Park.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Chinchiná with an average of 139 mm to heavy rainfall in La Manuelita with 715 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Manizales, marking it as the year's driest month.
For specific regional insights in Caldas for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Caldas climate page.
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Average weather in Manizales
In January Manizales generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Salamina
In January Salamina 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 unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in La Manuelita
In January La Manuelita generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Chinchiná
In January Chinchiná generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Los Nevados National Park
In January Los Nevados National Park generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°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 Caldas, in Colombia.
Is January the best time to visit Caldas?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Caldas due to the typically poor weather in Manizales.
On average, the best time to visit Caldas is in March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Manizales. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.
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