Vichada Department Weather in January

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

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Puerto Carreño

Thinking about venturing to Vichada Department, Colombia this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Vichada Department in January

Vichada Department, Colombia is a region in Colombia. January in Vichada Department generally has very hot temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very hot maximum daytime temperatures of around 35°C (95°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Puerto Carreño. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

To explore the conditions in Vichada Department, Colombia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 18 mm (0.7 in) in Puerto Carreño. In Puerto Carreño, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Puerto Carreño enjoys approximately 258 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Vichada Department by month

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Best Places to Visit in Vichada Department in January

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

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 Vichada Department

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Vichada Department, Colombia?

Puerto Carreño

In January Puerto Carreño generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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December
January
February
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
35°C (95°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
241 hours
258 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Puerto Carreño →

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

Vichada Department weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Vichada Department, Colombia in January?

January in Vichada Department, Colombia brings poor weather. In Puerto Carreño, daytime temperatures are typically around 35°C (95°F) and nighttime lows hover near 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Vichada Department, Colombia in January?

Average temperatures in Vichada Department, Colombia during January range from a nighttime low near 25°C (77°F) to a daytime high around 35°C (95°F) in Puerto Carreño.

Does Vichada Department, Colombia get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Vichada Department, Colombia. Puerto Carreño averages only about 18 mm (0.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Vichada Department, Colombia?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Puerto Carreño, January may not be the ideal time to visit Vichada Department, Colombia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in December offering mostly unpleasant weather in Puerto Carreño.

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