January · Colombia
Best time to visit Cocora Valley in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cocora Valley in January
Average temperature 15°C, 115 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.5/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 115 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Cocora Valley scores 7.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 15°C, 115 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Cocora valley's wax palms rise 60 metres from the coffee hills of Quindío.
January in Cocora Valley: strong conditions, 3rd of 12
January averages 15°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 115 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 7.5/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cocora Valley in January?
- In January, Cocora Valley averages 15°C, 115 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Cocora Valley?
- January earns a 7.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cocora Valley in January?
- Expect about 115 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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