Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
72°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Medellín
Colombia · South America
Mild days with cool nights. Best available month, but conditions still involve trade-offs.
Some tradeoffs
Late
Daytime high
72°F
Lows around 54°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
4.5 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 21 wet days, the lowest monthly average.
68%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Sunshine is limited, with cloud often dominating.
4.3 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableJanuary
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 72° and nights feel near 54°.
ColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
24%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
2 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 69°F, easing to about 62°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning64°F
Rain29%
Cloud67%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday71°F
Rain65%
Cloud71%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon68°F
Rain62%
Cloud75%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening62°F
Rain33%
Cloud77%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72 | 54 | 5.1 | 21 | 4.3 | 83 |
| Feb | 72 | 55 | 6.8 | 23 | 4.8 | 84 |
| Mar | 72 | 55 | 10.8 | 28 | 4.7 | 85 |
| Apr | 72 | 55 | 13.4 | 29 | 5.1 | 87 |
| May | 73 | 56 | 12.8 | 29 | 5.3 | 86 |
| Jun | 73 | 55 | 8.4 | 27 | 6.2 | 84 |
| Jul | 74 | 54 | 6.7 | 26 | 6.4 | 80 |
| Aug | 74 | 54 | 7.3 | 26 | 5.5 | 79 |
| Sep | 74 | 54 | 9.3 | 27 | 5.1 | 82 |
| Oct | 72 | 55 | 12.3 | 29 | 4.8 | 86 |
| Nov | 71 | 55 | 11.5 | 28 | 4.7 | 87 |
| Dec | 71 | 55 | 7.4 | 24 | 4.0 | 85 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: reviewed station-normal observations.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology