January could be a good time to visit San Andres Island, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +27°C, and there are typically 3 sunny days in January. However, expect about 26 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 52 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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January is usually the coldest month of the year in San Andres Island;
Average weather
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+27°C
Avg. max. temperature
+23°C
Min.
+28°C
Max.
52 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
26 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: San Andres Island has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in San Andres Island in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in San Andres Island for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in January is +27°C with a maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +24°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°C to +27°C.
Is San Andres Island warm or cold in January?
San Andres Island is typically warm in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +27°C to +27°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +26°C to +25°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
January is the coldest month in San Andres Island, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in San Andres Island in January
San Andres Island weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+27°C
+27°C
+27°C
Min. temperature
+23°C
+23°C
+23°C
Max. temperature
+29°C
+28°C
+28°C
Rainfall
111 mm
52 mm
27 mm
Wind
5 m/s
6 m/s
5 m/s
Humidity
83%
82%
81%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1012 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
1
3
3
Cloudy days
2
2
3
Rainy days
28
26
21
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as ok as in December.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +27°C for average maximum temperature during the day.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 111 mm to 52 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 82%.Winds are stronger in comparison to December, going up from 5 m/s to 6 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 1 to 3.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in San Andres Island in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in San Andres Island is gradually increasing during January, going from 5 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in San Andres Island based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 46 mm, with a 68% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
San Andres Island wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 94% chance of precipitation and 283 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 61% chance of precipitation and 18 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in San Andres Island?
This is the weather in San Andres Island in January 2023:
1 January
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+28°C
2 January
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+28°C
3 January
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+27°C
4 January
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+27°C
5 January
☀️
+28°C
6 January
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+27°C
7 January
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+27°C
8 January
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+27°C
9 January
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+27°C
10 January
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+27°C
11 January
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+27°C
12 January
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+28°C
13 January
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+27°C
14 January
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+27°C
15 January
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+27°C
16 January
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+27°C
17 January
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+27°C
18 January
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+27°C
19 January
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+28°C
20 January
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+27°C
21 January
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+27°C
22 January
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+27°C
23 January
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+27°C
24 January
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+27°C
25 January
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+28°C
26 January
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+27°C
27 January
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+27°C
28 January
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+27°C
29 January
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+27°C
30 January
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+28°C
31 January
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+27°C
In January 2023 San Andres Island had 16 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +27°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +27°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 65%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 1 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how San Andres Island climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in San Andres Island in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+27°C) and the highest in 2023 (+28°C). The driest year was 2015 with only 1372 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2008 with 2406 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in San Andres Island in January:
Is January a good time to visit San Andres Island?
It’s always a good time to visit San Andres Island, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in San Andres Island in January?
January is warm in San Andres Island. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is San Andres Island rainy in January?
San Andres Island is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in San Andres Island in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in San Andres Island in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in San Andres Island, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.