January · Bolivia
Best time to visit Rurrenabaque in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Rurrenabaque in January
Average temperature 26°C, 168 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.6/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 168 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Rurrenabaque scores 5.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 26°C, 168 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Rurrenabaque is the Amazon and pampas gateway-riverboats toward Madidi and wildlife lodges in Beni’s wetlands. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
January in Rurrenabaque — middling scores, decent value
January averages 26°C (79°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
Monthly rainfall reaches 168 mm — wet for this destination — but about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 5.6/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 7.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 1.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Rurrenabaque in January?
- In January, Rurrenabaque averages 26°C, 168 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Rurrenabaque?
- January earns a 5.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Rurrenabaque in January?
- Expect about 168 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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