SeasonMapGuatapé weather in January
Colombia
January in Guatapé: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Guatapé · #211 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Guatapé in January
Notes from nearby Medellín (45 km away)
Guatapé doesn't have its own notes for January yet — these are about Medellín, close enough to share the season.
The eternal spring thing is real — 22-28°C all year, which is why every month scores alike. January is the driest, and that's the whole difference. Afternoon rain is the pattern the rest of the time, so plan mornings.
Other months in Guatapé
Guatapé's forum describes July as following a near-daily rhythm — regulars say it's almost always the same pattern, rain in the morning that clears by afternoon, or the reverse, rather than a day lost entirely to weather. Worth building flexibility into the day's plans around whichever half turns out clear.
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Guatapé climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 23°C / 74°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Rainfall | 109 mm / 4.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 58°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 42 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Guatapé in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsChristmas lights, Year-end holidays in Colombia, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Guatapé's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherGuatapé's best weather comes in January, July and August — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Guatapé in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Christmas lights
15 Nov – 10 Jan · usuallyChristmas & New YearCrowdedGuatape switches its lights on before anywhere else in the region, usually in mid-November, and then holds them until Epiphany. December weekends are the busiest of the year after Holy Week. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Guatapé — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Guatapé?
Guatapé in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Guatapé?
- January in Guatapé: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Guatapé on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Guatapé in January?
- In January, Guatapé averages a daily high of 23.4°C and a low of 14.1°C, with about 109 mm of rain over roughly 16.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Guatapé in January?
- Guatapé has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in January.
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Similar destinations in South America — January
Within 300 km: Medellín's Alumbrados navidenos around 28 Nov – 14 Jan, and Bogotá's Christmas lights around 1 Dec – 8 Jan.