Guyana Highlands Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela in January.

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Santa Elena de Uairén Ciudad Bolívar

Thinking about venturing to the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Guyana Highlands in January

The Guyana Highlands, Venezuela 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 (84°F) and very warm in Ciudad Bolívar at 33°C (91°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Ciudad Bolívar and 18°C (64°F) 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ciudad Bolívar with an average of 41 mm (1.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Santa Elena de Uairén with 67 mm (2.6 in). 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

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Santa Elena de Uairén enjoys about 208 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in the Guyana Highlands 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 the Guyana Highlands

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela?

Temperature range in the Guyana Highlands (January)

Precipitation variation in the Guyana Highlands (January)

Santa Elena de Uairén

In January Santa Elena de Uairén generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
214 hours
208 hours
196 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Santa Elena de Uairén →

Ciudad Bolívar

In January Ciudad Bolívar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
243 hours
246 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Ciudad Bolívar →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Guyana Highlands, in Venezuela.

In our records: Venezuela January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Venezuela in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Venezuela dropped to 6°C (43°F) in Mérida on January 5, 2022.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Venezuela was 15°C (59°F) in Mérida on January 4, 2023.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Guyana Highlands in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santa Elena de Uairén 29°C (84°F) 18°C (64°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Ciudad Bolívar 33°C (91°F) 23°C (73°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)

The Guyana Highlands weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela in January?

January in the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela brings perfect weather. In Santa Elena de Uairén, daytime temperatures are typically around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows hover near 18°C (64°F).

What is the average temperature in the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela in January?

Average temperatures in the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela during January range from a nighttime low near 18°C (64°F) to a daytime high around 29°C (84°F) in Santa Elena de Uairén.

Does the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Santa Elena de Uairén averages just 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela. 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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