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January · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 81/100

Gaira in January

Excellent · 81/100Beach 91/100
High / low27° / 25°daily averages
Precipitation6 mm5 wet days
Sea26°surface temperature
11.19° N, 74.22° WElevation 9 mUTC−5 · Colombia Standard Time
When to goGaira · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec81January
Best timeJan–Mar
January: high / low27° / 25°
iWhat to expect

The weather in January

In January, Gaira averages daytime highs of 27° and night-time lows of 25° — warm weather by day. Expect around 6 mm of precipitation spread over about 5 wet days, with average cloud cover near 15%.

Temperatures are much the same as in December, and February brings little change. The sea averages 26°, comfortably warm for swimming.

January scores 81/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Gaira.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:21 and sets at 17:53 local time, giving 11 h 32 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 10 minutes over the month.

Why 81/100?

How the score for January is built
Comfort · 42%82%
Dry days · 33%66%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 91/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

January against the year

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iiiNearby in January

Around Gaira this month

Santa Marta
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Santa Marta

Magdalena Department · 5.9 km NE
27°Jan high
5wet days
82score
Santa Marta
ivTop of the table

Colombia's best in January

Where to go in January
Santa Marta
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Santa Marta

Magdalena Department
27°Jan high
5wet days
82score
Santa Marta
Salgar
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Salgar

Atlántico
27°Jan high
4wet days
82score
Salgar
Ocaña
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Ocaña

Norte de Santander Department
25°Jan high
7wet days
81score
Ocaña
Barranquilla
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Barranquilla

Atlántico
28°Jan high
4wet days
78score
Barranquilla
·Questions

Gaira in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Gaira?

January scores 81/100 for Gaira, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 27°C with 5 wet days.

How warm is Gaira in January?

Daytime highs average 27°C and night-time lows 25°C in January.

Does it rain a lot in Gaira in January?

Gaira receives about 6 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 5 days.

Can you swim in Gaira in January?

The sea averages 26°C in January, warm enough for most swimmers.