January Rainfall and Precipitation in Santander
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Santander, Colombia in January.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Popular cities in Santander
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Regions and islands in Colombia
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- Amazonas
- Antioquia
- Atlántico
- Baru Island
- Bolivar
- Boyacá
- Caldas
- Caquetá
- Casanare
- Cauca
- Cesar
- Choco
- Coffee Triangle (Coffee Axis)
- Cundinamarca
- Córdoba Department
- Guajira
- Guaviare
- Huila
- Magdalena
- Meta
- Nariño
- Norte de Santander
- Providencia Island
- Quindio
- Risaralda
- San Andres and Providencia Islands
- Sucre Department
- Tolima
- Valle del Cauca
- Vaupés Department
- Vichada Department
Santander precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Santander, Colombia receive in January?
In January, Santander, Colombia experiences its rainy season. Sun lovers might want to consider a different time for their trip. Bucaramanga is characterized by its unpredictable weather, often receiving about 274 mm (11 in) of rain, which leads to frequent and sudden showers.
How many days does it rain in Santander, Colombia in January?
On average, Bucaramanga has about 9 days days of rain in January.
Is January part of the rainy season in Santander, Colombia?
January is part of Santander, Colombia's rainy season. Showers are more common this time of year.
What is the wettest city in January in Santander, Colombia?
In our database, Bucaramanga stands out as having an average rainfall level of 274 mm (11 in), making it the wettest location.
What is the driest city in January in Santander, Colombia?
Based on our database, Barrancabermeja sees the least rainfall in Santander, Colombia in January, with around 119 mm (4.7 in) on average.
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