Maicao Weather in January

What's the weather like in Maicao (La Guajira) in January 2024?

The climate in Maicao during January can be summarized as hot, humid and dry.

January is in the winter in Maicao and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

Maicao weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.4°C 88.5°F
Nightly temperature 22.8°C 73°F
Average temperature 27.1°C 80.8°F
Daily sunshine 7.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 12 mm 0.5 ins
Rainy days 2 days
Sea temperature 25.8°C 78.4°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 16.6kph 10 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Maicao with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Maicao

Maicao average temperature in January

January rainfall

Maicao average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Maicao average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Maicao in January 2024.

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Maicao weather stats

Maicao weather statistics
Hottest month: July 34.1°C 93.4°F
Driest month: March 9mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: February 8.1hrs
Coldest month: January 31.2°C 88.2°F
Wettest month: October 216mm 8.5ins
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