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San Gil weather in January (Santander, Colombia)

What can you expect from the weather in San Gil during January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, San Gil generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 25°C. But by evening, they drop to around 15°C.

San Gil in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 181 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 11 days of rain.

With around 211 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit San Gil. January typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

San Gil, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 181 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
SunshineSunshine 211 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Bucaramanga, Colombia (63 KM, 39 Miles).

Where to go in Colombia in January

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

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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 San Gil in January?

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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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