Tolima Weather in January

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

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Melgar Ibagué Honda Mariquita

Planning a getaway to Tolima, Colombia this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Tolima in January

Tolima, Colombia 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 (79°F) to very warm in Honda at 34°C (93°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Honda and 16°C (61°F) in Ibagué.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Honda with an average of 38 mm (1.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Melgar with 284 mm (11 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Melgar.

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Melgar as an example - it receives around 180 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Tolima by month

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

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April27°C (81°F) May27°C (81°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September27°C (81°F) October27°C (81°F) November27°C (81°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Tolima in January

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

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 Tolima

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

Temperature range in Tolima (January)

Precipitation variation in Tolima (January)

Melgar

In January Melgar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
164 hours
180 hours
146 hours
Monthly rainfall
412 mm (16 in)
284 mm (11 in)
421 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
8 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Melgar →

Ibagué

In January Ibagué generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
164 hours
180 hours
146 hours
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Ibagué →

Honda

In January Honda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Honda →

Mariquita

In January Mariquita generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Mariquita →

Carmen de Apicalá

In January Carmen de Apicalá generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
164 hours
180 hours
146 hours
Monthly rainfall
223 mm (8.8 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
230 mm (9.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
7 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Carmen de Apicalá →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Melgar 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 284 mm (11 in)
Ibagué 26°C (79°F) 16°C (61°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Honda 34°C (93°F) 21°C (70°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Mariquita 31°C (88°F) 18°C (64°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Carmen de Apicalá 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 147 mm (5.8 in)
Espinal 31°C (88°F) 21°C (70°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)

Tolima weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Tolima, Colombia in January. The popular destination of Melgar averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 19°C (66°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Tolima, Colombia during January range from a nighttime low near 19°C (66°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in Melgar.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Melgar records an average of 284 mm (11 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Tolima, Colombia.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Tolima, Colombia?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Tolima, Colombia due to the typically poor weather in Melgar.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Melgar.

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