Guajira weather in January
Considering a trip to Guajira this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
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.
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.
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. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Palomino. Meanwhile, Palomino enjoys approximately 208 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Guajira in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Guajira climate page.
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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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 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.
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