Warm
Average highs sit around 32°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Riohacha, Colombia in January
Weather score78Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 32°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 13mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
13mm
Sun
7.4h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
78
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 13mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Riohacha, Colombia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January32°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January13mm average rain
January is one of Riohacha's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April, June to August, and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January7.4 hours average sun
January sits close to Riohacha's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January25°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaAugust to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January78 weather score
January is one of Riohacha's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March, July, and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
