Valle del Cauca Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Valle del Cauca, Colombia in January.

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What to Expect in Valle del Cauca in January

Valle del Cauca, Colombia is a region in Colombia. January in Valle del Cauca generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Calima to 29°C (84°F) in Buenaventura. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Buenaventura and 16°C (61°F) in Calima.

For a closer look at conditions across Valle del Cauca, Colombia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Potrerito with an average of 242 mm (9.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Buga with 838 mm (33 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Cali, you can expect around 178 hours of sunlight in January, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

Explore Valle del Cauca by month

Best Places to Visit in Valle del Cauca in January

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

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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 Valle del Cauca

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

Temperature range in Valle del Cauca (January)

Precipitation variation in Valle del Cauca (January)

Cali

In January Cali generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
178 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
348 mm (14 in)
285 mm (11 in)
272 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions

Palmira

In January Palmira generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
178 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
649 mm (26 in)
532 mm (21 in)
639 mm (25 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions

Potrerito

In January Potrerito generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
178 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
293 mm (12 in)
242 mm (9.5 in)
227 mm (8.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions

Buga

In January Buga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
178 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
911 mm (36 in)
838 mm (33 in)
944 mm (37 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions

Buenaventura

In January Buenaventura generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
573 mm (23 in)
415 mm (16 in)
292 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Valle del Cauca in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cali 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 285 mm (11 in)
Palmira 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 532 mm (21 in)
Potrerito 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 242 mm (9.5 in)
Buga 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 838 mm (33 in)
Buenaventura 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 415 mm (16 in)
Calima 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 360 mm (14 in)

Valle del Cauca weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Valle del Cauca, Colombia in January?

In January, Valle del Cauca, Colombia generally has poor weather conditions. Cali sees daytime temperatures near 27°C (81°F), with nights cooling to roughly 18°C (64°F).

What is the average temperature in Valle del Cauca, Colombia in January?

Cali averages a daytime maximum of 27°C (81°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 18°C (64°F).

Does Valle del Cauca, Colombia get a lot of rain in January?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Cali records an average of 285 mm (11 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Valle del Cauca, Colombia.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Valle del Cauca, Colombia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Cali, January may not be the ideal time to visit Valle del Cauca, Colombia.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide pleasant weather in Cali. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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