Ríohacha weather in January (Guajira, Colombia)

How's the weather trend in Ríohacha as January approaches? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Ríohacha during January to be perfect, with very high temperatures and low rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 31°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 24°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Precipitation

Ríohacha in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 22 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about a single day days of rain.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Ríohacha. January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While October tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ríohacha climate page with graphs.

 

Ríohacha, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 4%  

Precipitation 22 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Where to go in Colombia in January

Find out more about the weather in Colombia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Ríohacha.

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