January weather forecast
Medellin, Colombia

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Weather in January

January weather in Medellin, Colombia sees slightly cooler temperatures than its neighboring months. The beginning of the year remains comfortably warm but introduces the city to a higher degree of humidity. The month obtains the least daylight hours compared to the rest of the year. Precipitation in Medellin is observed with a rainfall of 129mm (5.08"). Coming out of December, the shift in weather is a gentle transition rather than a drastic change.

Temperature

The transition into January notes an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 22.4°C (72.3°F), revealing a mild distinction from the 21.6°C (70.9°F) in December. In the month of January, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 11.7°C (53.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Medellin is 83%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 25.4 days and accumulates 129mm (5.08") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 17:58. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:11 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Medellin is 7.8h.

UV index

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. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Medellin in January?

In Medellin, 22.4°C (72.3°F) is the average high-temperature and 11.7°C (53.1°F) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in Medellin?

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

What is the driest month in Medellin?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Medellin. Rain falls for 25.4 days and accumulates 129mm (5.08") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Medellin?

In Medellin, Colombia, in January, during 25.4 rainfall days, 129mm (5.08") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Medellin have in January?

In January, the average day length in Medellin, Colombia, is 11h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Medellin?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 17:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:11 -05.

How many hours of sunshine does Medellin have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Medellin is 7.8h.

When is the highest UV index in Medellin?

January, March, April, June through August and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Medellin?

In Medellin, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in January
Medellin, Colombia

Average temperature in January - Medellin, Colombia
  • Average high temperature in January: 22.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is November (20.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (13°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (11.3°C).

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Average pressure in January
Medellin, Colombia

Average pressure in January - Medellin, Colombia
  • Average pressure in January: 1011.6mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and September (1012mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.3mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Medellin, Colombia

Average wind speed in January - Medellin, Colombia
  • Average wind speed in January: 3.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (4.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (2.8km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Medellin, Colombia

Average humidity in January - Medellin, Colombia
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (79%).

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Average rainfall in January
Medellin, Colombia

Average rainfall in January - Medellin, Colombia
  • Average rainfall in January: 129mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (348mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (129mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Medellin, Colombia

Average rainfall days in January - Medellin, Colombia
  • Average rainfall days in January: 25.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (30.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (25.4 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Medellin, Colombia

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Medellin, Colombia
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Medellin, Colombia

Average sunshine days in January - Medellin, Colombia
  • Average sunshine days in January: 3.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (3.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (0.2 days).

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Average UV index in January
Medellin, Colombia

Average UV index in January - Medellin, Colombia
  • Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, March, April, June, July, August and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, May, September, October and November (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in January
Medellin, Colombia

Average cloud cover in January - Medellin, Colombia
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 46).

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Average visibility in January
Medellin, Colombia

Average visibility in January - Medellin, Colombia
  • Average visibility in January: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (8km).
The month with the lowest visibility is November (6km).

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