Medellin in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Medellin in january 2025
The weather in Medellin in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
59°F
Fog
32% of time
24%
23%
10%
Weather at 12pm
79°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
32%
24%
5%
Weather at 6pm
59°F
Heavy rain
27% of time
26%
20%
17%
Weather at 3am
54°F
42%
36%
10%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Medellin in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Medellin in january.
The climate of Medellin in january is tolerable
The climate in january in Medellin is wet (with 8.8in of precipitation over 14 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 11.6in of rainfall over 18 days.
The climate enjoyable there the month of january. The thermometer averaged maximum of 79°F. The seasonal minimum is 59°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Medellin is 68°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Medellin in january with a maximum record of 90°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 49°F in 2017. You can expect to have about 3 days with temperatures over 86°F, or 10 of the month.
Day length in Medellin in january is 11:48. Sunrise is at 06:18 and sets at 18:06.
With a correct climate, the month of january is okay (but not the best) to go in this city.
January: another location in Columbia?
If you want to go to Colombia in january, there are destinations with better weather than Medellin:
In january, Cartagena, Barranquilla, Cabo de La Vela, Inirida (Cerros de Mavecure), Yopal and Barú have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Bogota, Bucaramanga, Caño Cristales, San José del Guaviare, Villavicencio and Arboletes have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Medellin in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 68°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 90°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 49°F (2017) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 5km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 8.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 14 day(s) (46%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.7in (2009) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 94% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.52km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:18 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:06 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:48 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Medellin in january 2024:
52°F to 74°F
58°F to 70°F
56°F to 70°F
52°F to 74°F
52°F to 74°F
52°F to 74°F
54°F to 76°F
54°F to 76°F
54°F to 76°F
54°F to 74°F
54°F to 70°F
56°F to 68°F
54°F to 68°F
52°F to 74°F
54°F to 76°F
54°F to 76°F
54°F to 76°F
54°F to 77°F
54°F to 76°F
54°F to 76°F
56°F to 72°F
56°F to 76°F
56°F to 77°F
54°F to 77°F
54°F to 79°F
56°F to 72°F
56°F to 70°F
56°F to 77°F
56°F to 76°F
58°F to 67°F
54°F to 72°F
Map: other cities in Columbia in january
Cities near Medellin:
| Guatapé in january | tolerable weather |
| Jardín (Antioquia) in january | bad weather |
| Manizales in january | good weather |
| Quibdó in january | bad weather |
| Nevado del Ruiz in january | good weather |
| Pereira in january | tolerable weather |
| Los Nevados in january | tolerable weather |
| Cartago in january | tolerable weather |
| Salento in january | good weather |
| Armenia in january | good weather |
| Caucasia in january | tolerable weather |
| Nuqui in january | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Medellin
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Weather data for Medellin in january:
Weather data for Medellin for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Medellin. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Medellin can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Medellin.