Valle del Cauca Department weather in January
January is one of the best months to visit Valle del Cauca Department: highs of 21°C (69°F) and about 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average 12°C (53°F) and cloud cover 79% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th driest month of the year and the 6th warmest. Compared with December, it is warmer and drier; February brings highs of 21°C (70°F) and 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Cali, the largest city in Valle del Cauca Department. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Valle del Cauca Department?
best month Weather score 75/100.
Yes. January is one of the best months for weather in Valle del Cauca Department.
Does it rain a lot in Valle del Cauca Department in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 56 mm (2.2 in) falls in an average January. It is the 5th driest month of the year.
How warm is Valle del Cauca Department in January?
Days average 21°C (69°F) and nights 12°C (53°F).
Valle del Cauca Department weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C (69°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 56 mm | 79% | best |
| February | 21°C (70°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm | 81% | best |
| March | 21°C (69°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 96 mm | 86% | fair |
| April | 21°C (69°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 135 mm | 87% | least pleasant |
| May | 21°C (69°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm | 88% | fair |
| June | 21°C (69°F) | 11°C (53°F) | 55 mm | 84% | best |
| July | 21°C (70°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 42 mm | 82% | best |
| August | 22°C (71°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 38 mm | 81% | best |
| September | 22°C (71°F) | 11°C (53°F) | 53 mm | 82% | best |
| October | 21°C (69°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 126 mm | 86% | least pleasant |
| November | 20°C (68°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 150 mm | 87% | least pleasant |
| December | 20°C (68°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 93 mm | 82% | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Valle del Cauca Department in January
Weather can differ a lot within Valle del Cauca Department: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cali | 21°C (69°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 56 mm | best |
| Buenaventura | 26°C (79°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 79 mm | best |
| Palmira | 21°C (69°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 56 mm | best |
| Buenaventura | 27°C (80°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 98 mm | best |
| Tuluá | 23°C (73°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 73 mm | best |
| Cartago | 19°C (67°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 87 mm | best |
| Guadalajara de Buga | 23°C (73°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 73 mm | best |
| Yumbo | 21°C (69°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 56 mm | best |
| Florida | 21°C (69°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 56 mm | best |
| Jamundí | 21°C (69°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 56 mm | best |
| Pradera | 21°C (69°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 56 mm | best |
| Sevilla | 19°C (67°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 87 mm | best |