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Magdalena Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Magdalena, Colombia in January.

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Planning a trip to Magdalena, Colombia this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Magdalena in January

Magdalena, Colombia is a region in Colombia. January in Magdalena generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C (79°F) in Jordán to 29°C (84°F) in Ciénaga. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Ciénaga and 21°C (70°F) in Jordán.

For specific regional insights in Magdalena, Colombia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Taganga with an average of 10 mm (0.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Minca with 47 mm (1.9 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Santa Marta sees close to 286 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Magdalena by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Magdalena — and find the best time to visit. (based on Santa Marta)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
Best Time to Visit Magdalena →

Best Places to Visit in Magdalena in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Magdalena.

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 Magdalena

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Magdalena, Colombia?

Temperature range in Magdalena (January)

Precipitation variation in Magdalena (January)

Santa Marta

In January Santa Marta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
271 hours
286 hours
250 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Santa Marta →

Taganga

In January Taganga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
208 hours
174 hours
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Taganga →

Pozo Colorado

In January Pozo Colorado generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
271 hours
286 hours
250 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Pozo Colorado →

Minca

In January Minca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
271 hours
286 hours
250 hours
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Minca →

El Zaino

In January El Zaino generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
208 hours
174 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in El Zaino →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Magdalena, in Colombia.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Magdalena in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santa Marta 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Taganga 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Pozo Colorado 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Minca 27°C (81°F) 22°C (72°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
El Zaino 27°C (81°F) 22°C (72°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)
Buritaca 27°C (81°F) 22°C (72°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)

Magdalena weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Magdalena, Colombia in January?

Expect perfect weather across Magdalena, Colombia in January. The popular destination of Santa Marta averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Magdalena, Colombia in January?

Average temperatures in Magdalena, Colombia during January range from a nighttime low near 25°C (77°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in Santa Marta.

Does Magdalena, Colombia get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Santa Marta averages just 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Magdalena, Colombia.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Magdalena, Colombia?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Magdalena, Colombia with overall perfect weather in Santa Marta.

On average, the best time to visit Magdalena, Colombia is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in Santa Marta. In contrast, October tends to have poor weather conditions.

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