Weather in January in Guajira
Are you planning a trip a to Guajira in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Guajira in January?
Guajira is a region in Colombia. January in Guajira generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Palomino at 28°C to very warm in Ríohacha at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Ríohacha and 22°C in Palomino.For specific regional insights in Guajira, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Ríohacha with an average of 22 mm to moderate rainfall in San Juan del Cesar with 73 mm. In Palomino, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Palomino enjoys close to 208 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Guajira climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 3 most popular destinations in Guajira?
Palomino
In January Palomino generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ríohacha
In January Ríohacha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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San Juan del Cesar
In January San Juan del Cesar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Guajira, in Colombia.
Is January the best time to visit Guajira?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Guajira with overall perfect weather in Palomino.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and February offering mostly perfect weather in Palomino. In contrast, May, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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