Colombia in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Columbia in january 2025
Here, check out the weather forecast for january for most popular cities in Colombia. These predictions are probabilities for january from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in january in Bogota
good weather
Weather at 6am
54°F
Partly Cloudy
36% of time
30%
23%
10%
Weather at 12pm
70°F
Moderate rain at times
49% of time
40%
11%
2%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Moderate rain at times
59% of time
18%
16%
5%
Weather at 3am
52°F
32%
25%
19%
16%
Where to go in Columbia in january?
Where to go in Columbia in january: destination map
Where to go in each region in january?
| Amazon region of Colombia (Leticia, San José del Guaviare, Inirida...) | 86°F to 92°F | 3 à 25 days | good weather* | |
| Andean Highlands (Bogota, Medellin, Bucaramanga...) | 63°F to 97°F | 1 à 23 days | 83°F to 85°F | tolerable weather* |
| Caribbean coast of Colombia (Cartagena, Barranquilla, Cabo de La Vela...) | 83°F to 97°F | 0 à 9 days | 81°F to 85°F | perfect weather* |
| Orinoquía (Caño Cristales, Yopal, Villavicencio...) | 86°F to 90°F | 1 à 9 days | good weather* | |
| Pacific coast of Colombia (Tumaco, Buenaventura (Valle del Cauca), Mutis (Bahía Solano)...) | 63°F to 86°F | 16 à 28 days | 81°F to 83°F | bad weather* |
Where should you go in Columbia in january when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Columbia in january ranges from perfect to bad depending on the region and city.
You are lucky: It is not perfect, however, the weather in Colombia in january is, according to seasonal norms, pretty good in Bogota, Armenia, Barranquilla and Santa Marta. I allows to enjoy vacation in these areas. And even why not take a little time to sunbathe!
If you do not go for the sun or the beach, but, for example for cultural tours or hiking, the cities of Medellin, Manizales, Cartagena and Pereira have a ok but correct weather for this kind of activity in january. Finally, it is not advisable to travel in the cities of Santiago de Cali, Tumaco and Leticia that month because the climate is pretty bad.
Climate in Columbia in january
Climate in Bogota in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Bogota is 61°F (maximum temperature is 70°F and minimum temperature is 54°F). The climate enjoyable around this city in the month of january. With 7.8in over 12 days, you will experience some showers during your stay. But this is moderate and it will not be continuous.
With a good climate, the month of january is a recommended month to go in that area in Colombia.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 61°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 70°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 54°F | ||
| Rainfall | 7.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 12 day(s) (39%) | ||
| Humidity | 88% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||
| Length of day | 11:53 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Cartagena in january
In january, maximum temperature is 88°F and minimum temperature is 81°F (for an average temperature of 85°F). The climate is very hot around this city in the month of january. With barely 0.4in over 0 days, rain may be scarce during your trip.
With a correct climate, the month of january is okay (but not the best month) for traveling in that area in Colombia.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 88°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 81°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 83°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 0 day(s) (1%) | ||
| Humidity | 78% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 15% | ||
| Length of day | 11:35 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Medellin in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 79°F and minimum temperature is 59°F (for an average temperature of 68°F). The climate quite enjoyable here in the month of january. With 8.8in over 14 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your trip. But this is moderate and it will not be continuous.
With a correct climate, the month of january is okay (but not the best time) for traveling in this locality.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 68°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 59°F | ||
| Rainfall | 8.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 14 day(s) (46%) | ||
| Humidity | 94% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||
| Length of day | 11:48 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Mutis (Bahía Solano) in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 86°F and minimum temperature is 72°F (for an average temperature of 79°F). The climate is nice in that locality in january. With 16.9in over 26 days, the weather is rather to rain during your journey. So remember to bring rain clothes.
With proper weather, january is okay (but not good time) for traveling in that area.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 79°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 86°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 72°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 81°F | ||
| Rainfall | 16.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 26 day(s) (83%) | ||
| Humidity | 93% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||
| Length of day | 11:48 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Barranquilla in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Barranquilla is 85°F (maximum temperature is 88°F and minimum temperature is 79°F). The climate is very warm in that locality in this month. It rains very rarely during january. You will be well dry throughout your stay!
With a good weather, january is a good time to go in this city.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 88°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 81°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (2%) | ||
| Humidity | 76% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||
| Cloud cover | 11% | ||
| Length of day | 11:34 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
All cities in Columbia in january
| Bogota in january | good weather |
| Cartagena in january | perfect weather |
| Medellin in january | tolerable weather |
| Mutis (Bahía Solano) in january | bad weather |
| Barranquilla in january | perfect weather |
| Bucaramanga in january | good weather |
| Buenaventura (Valle del Cauca) in january | bad weather |
| Cabo de La Vela in january | perfect weather |
| Caño Cristales in january | good weather |
| Inirida (Cerros de Mavecure) in january | perfect weather |
| Leticia in january | bad weather |
| San José del Guaviare in january | good weather |
| Tumaco in january | very bad weather |
| Villavicencio in january | good weather |
| Yopal in january | perfect weather |
| Amacayacu Natural National Park in january | tolerable weather |
| Arboletes in january | good weather |
| Armenia in january | good weather |
| Barú in january | perfect weather |
| Bocas de Aracataca in january | perfect weather |
| Buritaca in january | perfect weather |
Weather data for Colombia in january:
Weather data for Colombia in january is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Columbia. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Columbia can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Colombia.