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January in San Gil averages 25°C (77°F) during the day and 15°C (59°F) at night. With just 181 mm (7.1 in) of rainfall on average, it doesn't get much drier than this.
If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the best months to visit San Gil.
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48-year average (1976-2026)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in San Gil typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around 25°C (77°F). Nights are pleasant, with lows around 17°C (63°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for San Gil spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
The extremes listed below come from historical weather data collected in San Gil from 2004 through 2025.
Find out more about the weather in Colombia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Colombia in January →
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).
Warm temperatures in January make for comfortable sightseeing weather. Pack breathable fabrics like cotton shirts, knee-length shorts or skirts, and comfortable walking shoes. A thin long sleeve for indoor spaces is handy. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything! And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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