Columbia in January
4.8out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 4°C. Some rain: about 7 rainy days.
4°CAvg high
-5°CAvg low
7Rainy days (55 mm)
9:33 hDaylight
07:32Sunrise · 17:05 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 4°C
- Some rain: about 7 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -5°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.3 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C | -5°C | 55 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.8 |
| February | 7°C | -3°C | 58 mm | 7 | – | – | 5.5 |
| March | 13°C | 3°C | 88 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.3 |
| April | 19°C | 8°C | 128 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.9 |
| May | 24°C | 14°C | 134 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.0 |
| June | 29°C | 19°C | 112 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.4 |
| July | 31°C | 21°C | 94 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.1 |
| August | 31°C | 20°C | 75 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.5 |
| September | 26°C | 15°C | 86 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| October | 20°C | 9°C | 83 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.6 |
| November | 12°C | 3°C | 79 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.5 |
| December | 6°C | -2°C | 59 mm | 7 | – | – | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Columbia in January?
Daytime highs average 4°C and nights about -5°C.
When is the best time to visit Columbia?
The best months are September, October, August, June.