Puerto Gaitán Weather in January

What's the weather like in Puerto Gaitán (Meta) in January 2026?

The climate in Puerto Gaitán during January can be summarized as hot and dry.

January is in the winter in Puerto Gaitán and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

Puerto Gaitán weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 33°C 91.4°F
Nightly temperature 21.8°C 71.2°F
Average temperature 27.4°C 81.3°F
Daily sunshine 7.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 17 mm 0.7 ins
Rainy days 4 days
Sea temperature 26.9°C 80.4°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 7.2kph 5 mph

On average January is the driest month of the year in Puerto Gaitán with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Puerto Gaitán

Puerto Gaitán average temperature in January

January rainfall

Puerto Gaitán average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Puerto Gaitán 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 Puerto Gaitán in January 2025.

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Puerto Gaitán weather stats

Puerto Gaitán weather statistics
Hottest month: March 33.4°C 92.1°F
Driest month: January 17mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: January 7.9hrs
Coldest month: July 29.3°C 84.7°F
Wettest month: June 345mm 13.6ins
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