Weather in January in The Guyana Highlands
Considering a trip to the Guyana Highlands 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 the Guyana Highlands in January?
The Guyana Highlands is a region in Venezuela. January in the Guyana Highlands generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is warm in Santa Elena de Uairén at 29°C and very warm in Ciudad Bolívar at 33°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Ciudad Bolívar and 18°C in Santa Elena de Uairén. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ciudad Bolívar with an average of 41 mm to moderate rainfall in Santa Elena de Uairén with 67 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Santa Elena de Uairén typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Santa Elena de Uairén enjoys approximately 208 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at January's conditions in the Guyana Highlands, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Guyana Highlands's yearly weather, check out our the Guyana Highlands climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 2 most popular destinations in the Guyana Highlands?
Santa Elena de Uairén
In January Santa Elena de Uairén generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ciudad Bolívar
In January Ciudad Bolívar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is January the best time to visit the Guyana Highlands?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to the Guyana Highlands. Typically, the climate in Santa Elena de Uairén is perfect.
Generally speaking, January provides perfect weather in Santa Elena de Uairén. In contrast, May, June and July tend to have poor weather conditions.
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