Monthly climate guide
Montería weather in January
Expect very hot weather in Montería in January: afternoons reach about 35°C (94°F), while nights drop to around 23°C (73°F). Around 39 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as December and 2°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- Montería is usually about 5°C warmer than Cartagena, 190 km away, in January.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 69% less rain than Montería's average.
- It's humid — around 77% — so the heat feels heavier.
- January sits in Montería's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
Avg high
35°C
94°F
Avg low
23°C
73°F
Rainfall
39 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
77%
relative
Sky
39%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Montería weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°C / 94°F | 23°C / 73°F | 39 mm | 77% | 39% |
| February | 37°C / 98°F | 23°C / 74°F | 16 mm | 72% | 42% |
| March | 36°C / 98°F | 24°C / 75°F | 51 mm | 71% | 55% |
| April | 35°C / 95°F | 24°C / 76°F | 156 mm | 76% | 76% |
| May | 33°C / 92°F | 24°C / 76°F | 180 mm | 82% | 83% |
| June | 33°C / 92°F | 24°C / 76°F | 166 mm | 82% | 77% |
| July | 33°C / 91°F | 24°C / 75°F | 199 mm | 83% | 75% |
| August | 33°C / 91°F | 24°C / 75°F | 168 mm | 84% | 76% |
| September | 32°C / 90°F | 24°C / 75°F | 173 mm | 85% | 78% |
| October | 32°C / 89°F | 24°C / 74°F | 148 mm | 86% | 79% |
| November | 32°C / 90°F | 24°C / 74°F | 122 mm | 85% | 70% |
| December | 33°C / 92°F | 23°C / 74°F | 72 mm | 81% | 56% |
What to pack for January
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
- Sunglasses
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is January a good time to visit Montería?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Montería →Other Colombia cities in January
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Montería in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Montería?
Yes. January is one of the best months for Montería, with highs around 35°C and about 39 mm of rain.
How warm is Montería in January?
Average highs are about 35°C (94°F) and average lows about 23°C (73°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Montería in January?
Montería typically gets around 39 mm of rain in January — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Montería (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.