Salento weather in January (Quindio, Colombia)

Will it be warm or cold in Salento this January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Salento generally includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Salento in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 528 mm for the month. As the driest month, you can expect little to no rain. This makes it perfect for outdoor events and activities. Enjoy the freedom from wet weather. Climate data suggests that about 12 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 180 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Salento. June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Salento, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 528 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Ibagué, Colombia (52 KM, 32 Miles).

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

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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?

For visitors traveling to Salento, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Interested in more climate information?

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