Lara Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Lara

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
26.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
14.0°C
Avg Temp
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20.1°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
47 mm
Avg Humidity
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63%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.8 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+5.4°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Lara January Weather Overview

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Lara, with average highs near 26.1°C and lows around 14°C (mean 20.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 47 mm of rainfall and 63% relative humidity across the period.

Lara January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Lara. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Lara was 2022 — when the month averaged 22.6°C — while the coldest was 1992 at 16.9°C. Typical January days reach 26.1°C with nights near 14°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp20.1°C→20.7°C+0.6°C
Max Temp26.5°C→26.3°C-0.2°C
Min Temp13.6°C→15.0°C+1.4°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

16.0°C–17.8°C3 yr (7%)
17.8°C–19.5°C10 yr (22%)
19.5°C–21.3°C24 yr (53%)
21.3°C–23.0°C8 yr (18%)

Lara January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is about average for rainfall in Lara, averaging 47 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 2011 with 142 mm, while the driest was 2009 at 3 mm.

Lara January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Lara during January averages 63%. The most humid January was 2024 at 73%, and the least humid was 1982 at 54%.

Lara January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Lara. The sunniest January was 2009 at 7.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2020 at 6.3.

Lara January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Lara during January is 3.8 m/s. The windiest Januarys were 1997 and 2012 at 4.3 m/s, while the calmest was 1993 at 3.2 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Lara

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How January Ranks in Lara

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌵3rd driest month of the year
☀️2nd sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Lara Weather by Month

Lara January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp19.5°C19.5°C20.1°C20.7°C20.6°C+1.1°C
Avg High25.8°C25.5°C26.2°C26.9°C26.4°C+0.6°C
Avg Low13.3°C13.6°C14.0°C14.6°C14.8°C+1.5°C
Avg Rain43 mm51 mm31 mm44 mm78 mm+35 mm

Extreme January Records in Lara

🔥Warmest January43.2°C1982
🧊Coldest January7.5°C1987
🌧️Wettest January142 mm2011
🏜️Driest January3 mm2009
🌬️Windiest January4.3 m/s1997

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Lara have risen by about 0.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of 7.5°C (1987) to a record high of 43.2°C (1982).

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Rainfall in January is about average for rainfall, averaging 47 mm, with a wettest year of 142 mm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Lara?

One of the best times to visit Lara

January is one of the best times to visit Lara. Expect days averaging 26.1°C and nights around 14°C (mean 20.1°C) — warmer than Lara's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (47 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Lara's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Lara Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Lara, with average highs near 26.1°C and lows around 14°C (mean 20.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 47 mm of rainfall and 63% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 47 mm of rainfall in Lara, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 142 mm (2011), and the driest just 3 mm (2009). Humidity sits around 63% and average wind speed is 3.8 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 7 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How January has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 0.6°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 13.6°C to 15°C while daytime highs eased from 26.5°C to 26.3°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.
January Weather in Lara, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202527.3°C21.3°C15.3°C38.9°C11.1°C32 mm61%3.7 m/s7.1
202425.1°C19.9°C14.7°C32.4°C12.3°C118 mm73%3.5 m/s6.9
202326.2°C20.4°C14.6°C35.9°C12.0°C30 mm66%3.4 m/s7.1
2022 🔥28.5°C22.6°C16.7°C36.0°C12.6°C78 mm68%3.5 m/s6.8
202124.5°C19.1°C13.7°C34.7°C10.1°C120 mm69%3.9 m/s6.8
202026.9°C20.5°C14.0°C40.1°C10.3°C91 mm63%3.6 m/s6.3
201929.5°C22.5°C15.5°C42.0°C10.9°C9 mm59%3.3 m/s7.4
201828.0°C21.7°C15.3°C40.7°C12.4°C47 mm62%3.7 m/s7.1
201727.4°C21.0°C14.7°C36.7°C11.7°C34 mm60%3.6 m/s7
201626.0°C20.5°C15.1°C40.1°C12.0°C63 mm65%3.7 m/s6.5
201525.1°C19.5°C13.8°C38.0°C10.0°C60 mm66%4.2 m/s6.8
201428.0°C21.3°C14.7°C41.9°C10.1°C21 mm57%4.1 m/s7.4
201327.0°C20.4°C13.9°C38.9°C11.4°C18 mm56%3.9 m/s7.4
201226.4°C20.6°C14.8°C38.4°C11.6°C25 mm61%4.3 m/s7.2
2011 🌧️25.1°C19.9°C14.7°C35.6°C10.9°C142 mm72%3.3 m/s6.6
201026.3°C19.8°C13.4°C40.4°C10.2°C21 mm61%3.7 m/s7.1
200927.8°C20.5°C13.3°C42.9°C8.3°C3 mm56%3.6 m/s7.9
200826.8°C20.7°C14.7°C38.7°C11.2°C22 mm63%3.7 m/s7.4
200726.6°C20.7°C14.9°C38.8°C11.7°C55 mm63%3.8 m/s6.5
200627.3°C20.9°C14.6°C40.2°C11.6°C44 mm63%3.8 m/s7
200525.3°C19.5°C13.7°C36.3°C9.7°C44 mm66%3.6 m/s7.3
200424.2°C18.4°C12.5°C35.6°C9.1°C40 mm62%3.8 m/s6.9
200326.7°C20.2°C13.7°C41.3°C9.4°C20 mm58%4 m/s7
200224.2°C18.7°C13.1°C36.6°C9.8°C25 mm66%4 m/s6.5
200128.4°C21.9°C15.4°C39.9°C11.7°C21 mm60%3.8 m/s6.5
200024.6°C19.1°C13.6°C34.9°C10.2°C34 mm65%3.9 m/s6.8
199926.3°C20.4°C14.6°C37.2°C11.7°C34 mm70%3.7 m/s6.8
199826.3°C20.4°C14.5°C37.9°C11.2°C49 mm65%3.8 m/s7
199726.9°C20.6°C14.2°C39.4°C10.4°C45 mm58%4.3 m/s7
199624.6°C18.6°C12.6°C36.7°C10.3°C38 mm67%4.1 m/s6.7
199527.0°C20.9°C14.8°C37.1°C10.5°C64 mm65%3.6 m/s6.6
199424.2°C17.8°C11.4°C37.9°C8.7°C34 mm64%4.2 m/s7.1
199325.7°C19.7°C13.8°C36.8°C10.7°C100 mm70%3.2 m/s6.9
1992 ❄️21.9°C16.9°C11.9°C35.2°C9.0°C25 mm68%4.1 m/s6.8
199125.6°C19.7°C13.9°C38.6°C10.9°C109 mm65%3.9 m/s6.8
199026.5°C20.2°C13.8°C38.6°C9.8°C11 mm57%4.2 m/s7.5
198925.2°C19.3°C13.4°C36.4°C9.3°C47 mm63%3.9 m/s7
198827.6°C21.1°C14.6°C37.5°C10.0°C63 mm61%3.5 m/s7.2
198724.0°C17.7°C11.4°C34.4°C7.5°C65 mm64%3.9 m/s6.9
198622.6°C17.3°C12.0°C34.4°C9.9°C22 mm66%4.2 m/s7.5
198525.3°C19.1°C12.9°C39.3°C9.8°C14 mm57%4.2 m/s6.9
198424.5°C18.8°C13.1°C30.9°C9.7°C56 mm63%4.2 m/s6.7
198325.5°C18.7°C11.9°C39.4°C8.7°C20 mm55%4 m/s—
198228.5°C21.6°C14.8°C43.2°C10.5°C36 mm54%4 m/s—
198128.8°C22.1°C15.4°C39.8°C11.5°C63 mm60%3.9 m/s—

Actual recorded January data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Lara January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Lara in January?▼

The average high in January is around 26.1°C with lows near 14°C (mean 20.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Lara in January?▼

January averages 47 mm of rainfall in Lara, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 142 mm in 2011.

What was the hottest January on record in Lara?▼

The hottest January reached 43.2°C in 1982. The coldest dipped to 7.5°C in 1987.

Has January in Lara gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 0.6°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 13.6°C to 15°C while daytime highs eased from 26.5°C to 26.3°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is January a good time to visit Lara?▼

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Lara and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 26.1°C daytime highs and 14°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Lara?▼

Not quite — January is the 11th coolest month in Lara, averaging 20.1°C.

What should I pack for Lara in January?▼

For January in Lara, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 26.1°C and lows of 14°C.

Is Lara humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 63% — moderately humid.

How windy is Lara in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 3.8 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 4.3 m/s (1997).

Which January had the most rainfall in Lara?▼

The wettest January on record was 2011 with 142 mm. On average, January sees 47 mm.

Where does this January weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Lara behaves each January, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for January specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.