Weather in January in Tolima
Are you planning a trip a to Tolima in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Tolima in January?
Tolima is a region in Colombia. January in Tolima generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Ibagué at 26°C to very warm in Honda at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Honda and 16°C in Ibagué.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Honda with an average of 38 mm to heavy rainfall in Melgar with 284 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Melgar typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 180 hours of sunlight expected in Melgar. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For specific regional insights in Tolima for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Tolima climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Tolima?
Melgar
In January Melgar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ibagué
In January Ibagué generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Honda
In January Honda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Mariquita
In January Mariquita generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Carmen de Apicalá
In January Carmen de Apicalá generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tolima, in Colombia.
Is January the best time to visit Tolima?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Tolima due to the typically poor weather in Melgar.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May and June offering mostly perfect weather in Melgar. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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