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Average weather for Cali in January

It's hot in January in Cali with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 20°C.

Daily Temperature in January in Cali

Start of January

The month of January starts in Cali with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 20°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation.

With the temperature difference between day and night, it’s smart to wear layers.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 31°C, with nights around 20°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

Since it cools down at night, it’s a good idea to wear layers.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Cali is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 20°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

In January, there is an average of 213 mm of precipitation, spread over 24 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Cali in January

New York
Temperature Average temperature
31°C 5°C
Sun Max. temperature
32°C 11°C
Sun Min. temperature
29°C -5°C
Rain Total precipitation
213 mm 97 mm
Rain Rainy days
24 days 12 days

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

Is January a good time to visit Cali?

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Cali. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Temperature records

With 36°C in 2020, Cali reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 11°C to a highest value of 23°C.

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Daily Temperature in January in Cali

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in January for Cali, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.

Daily Temperature in January in Cali

Daily Precipitation in January in Cali

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Cali, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect about 24 days of precipitation in Cali.

Daily Precipitation in January in Cali

Daily UV index in January in Cali

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Cali, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Daily UV Index in January in Cali

Temperature in January in Cali over the years

This chart shows the average temperature in January in Cali, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Temperature in January in Cali Over the Years

Total precipitation in January in Cali over the years

This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Cali, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in January in Cali over the years

Daily weather in January for Cali

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Cali. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

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Average weather in Cali by month

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