January weather forecast
Colombia

January falls in the midst of Colombia's dry season and is typically characterized by pleasant weather conditions, especially when compared to the preceding December. Temperatures during this month depend on the altitude, with higher altitudes experiencing cooler weather. For instance, the temperature in Bogota, the capital located in the Andean region, varies from 16.7°C (62.1°F) to 23.9°C (75°F) due to its altitude of over 2000 meters. However, in the lowlands and coastal areas, temperatures can reach up to 29.4°C (84.9°F).

In the arid region of the northernmost tip, specifically the Guajira Peninsula, January experiences comparatively cooler temperatures, fluctuating between 18.9°C (66°F) and 23.9°C (75°F). In stark contrast, the Amazon region sees temperatures ranging from 23.9°C (75°F) to a maximum of 29.4°C (84.9°F), making it one of the hottest areas of the country during this period. Despite this, it is worth noting that January is less humid in the Amazon region when compared to the following months.

Rainfall in January is generally low due to the dry season, especially when compared to the rainiest months of the year from May to October. Quibdo, one of the rainiest cities in Colombia, records lower precipitation in January than in subsequent months. However, it's still relatively wet compared to the rest of the country, with significant rainfall that reaches up to 300mm (11.81").

The Pacific Coast also receives considerable rainfall in January, even though it's less than the following months. The Caribbean coast and the Pacific Ocean maintain their warm temperatures, with water temperatures ranging from 26.1°C (79°F) to 28.9°C (84°F). This makes them ideal for water activities, drawing a large number of tourists during this month.

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• Bogotá - January »
  Temperature records in Bogotá mark January as the warmest month, with highs averaging 19.8°C (67.6°F) and lows at 9.8°C (49.6°F). January ushers in the New Year in Bogotá, Colombia with weather fluctuations between a high of 19.8°C (67.6°F) and a chilling low of 9.8°C (49.6°F).
• Medellin - January »
  In Medellin in January, during 25.4 rainfall days, 129mm (5.08") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The months with the highest UV index in Medellin are January, March, April, June through August and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
• Cali - January »
  In Cali during January, the rain falls for 30.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 186mm (7.32") of precipitation. The months with the lowest UV index in Cali are January, March through June, August, October and November, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
• Cartagena - January »
  January in Cartagena, Colombia is characterized by warm temperatures and a moderate level of humidity. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Cartagena.
• Cúcuta - January »
  In January, the average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 35°C (95°F). The months with the lowest UV index in Cúcuta are January through March, June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Bucaramanga - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Bucaramanga is January, when the rain falls for 15.4 days and typically collects 41mm (1.61") of precipitation. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Bucaramanga, Colombia.
• Pereira - January »
  The months with the highest UV index in Pereira are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. The months with the lowest UV index in Pereira are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12.
• Santa Marta - January »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Santa Marta, Colombia, are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 76%. January and February are months with the least rain in Santa Marta when the rain falls for 4.7 days and typically aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of rain.
• Ibagué - January »
  In Ibagué, Colombia, in January, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 40mm (1.57") of accumulated precipitation. January through April and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Ibagué, Colombia.
• Villavicencio - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Villavicencio is January, when the rain falls for 8 days and typically collects 64mm (2.52") of precipitation. In January, the average heat index, which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 38°C (100.4°F).
• Neiva - January »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Neiva are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 64%. The months with the highest UV index in Neiva are January through April, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Valledupar - January »
  In Valledupar, during January, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of precipitation. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Valledupar, Colombia.