Norte de Santander Department weather in January
January is one of the best months to visit Norte de Santander Department: highs of 31°C (88°F) and about 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average 19°C (66°F) and cloud cover 63% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the driest month of the year and the 5th coolest. Compared with December, it is warmer and drier; February brings highs of 32°C (90°F) and 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Cúcuta, the largest city in Norte de Santander Department. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Norte de Santander Department?
best month Weather score 81/100.
Yes. January is one of the best months for weather in Norte de Santander Department.
Does it rain a lot in Norte de Santander Department in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 38 mm (1.5 in) falls in an average January. It is the driest month of the year.
How warm is Norte de Santander Department in January?
Days average 31°C (88°F) and nights 19°C (66°F).
Norte de Santander Department weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C (88°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 38 mm | 63% | best |
| February | 32°C (90°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 42 mm | 69% | fair |
| March | 32°C (90°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 65 mm | 78% | least pleasant |
| April | 31°C (89°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 106 mm | 87% | least pleasant |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 99 mm | 88% | least pleasant |
| June | 31°C (88°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 72 mm | 86% | fair |
| July | 31°C (88°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 69 mm | 84% | fair |
| August | 32°C (89°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 58 mm | 82% | fair |
| September | 32°C (90°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 79 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| October | 31°C (87°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| November | 29°C (85°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 111 mm | 79% | least pleasant |
| December | 30°C (85°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 72 mm | 67% | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Norte de Santander Department in January
Weather can differ a lot within Norte de Santander Department: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cúcuta | 31°C (88°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 38 mm | best |
| Ocaña | 26°C (78°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 39 mm | best |
| Villa del Rosario | 31°C (88°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 38 mm | best |
| Los Patios | 31°C (88°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 38 mm | best |
| Pamplona | 21°C (71°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 38 mm | best |
| El Zulia | 31°C (88°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 38 mm | best |
| Puerto Santander | 34°C (93°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm | best |