January · Bolivia
Best time to visit Riberalta in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Riberalta in January
Average temperature 26°C, 192 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.0/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 192 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Riberalta scores 5.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 26°C, 192 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Riberalta sits at Amazon river junctions in northern Bolivia-brazil-nut trade and remote rainforest access. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
January in Riberalta: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Days in January average 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 89% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
192 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 5/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 7.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Riberalta — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Riberalta in January?
- In January, Riberalta averages 26°C, 192 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Riberalta?
- January earns a 5.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Riberalta in January?
- Expect about 192 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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