The month in detail
What to expect in January
January is peak dry season in Colombia. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain risk remains low (16% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
January is the best month of the year in Colombia. Compared to December: +2°F daytime, 9 pts fewer rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
9 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
dry air
9°
Daylight
11.8h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 36
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Is January the right month?
January is actually the best month of the year in Colombia. Good timing.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Colombia
🗣️LanguageSpanish
💶CurrencyPeso colombien ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJanuary · 66°F
❄️Coolest monthJuly · 61°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘApril · 45%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
ColombiaEquatorial tropical climate with a 7.6 → 4.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
4.60°N · 74.08°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Colombia?
January is the best month with 66°F highs, 48°F lows, 7.1h of sunshine and 16.0% rainy days. The months of January & February offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Colombia get in January?
Colombia averages 7.1 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.2/10.
What is the rainiest month in Colombia?
April is the most unfavourable month with April has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Colombia in January?
In January, overnight lows reach 48°F, while afternoon highs average 66°F.
Is Colombia good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Colombia scores 7.1/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 7.2/10.
When should you avoid Colombia?
April is the most difficult month to visit Colombia, with April has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Colombia in January?
The average UV index reaches 9 in January in Colombia (very high), with about 11.8h of daylight. Protection essential.