Climate Insights for Sucre

The climate in Sucre is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1000mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 178mm of rainfall. Sucre is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: November, October, September. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Sucre sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 5°C to 24°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 17°C. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Sucre is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1000mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 83mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 178mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 11mm. That's 167mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Sucre is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Sucre, which began on September 23, 2026. Sucre is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed: spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in November at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in June near 5°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Sucre is during September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 65mm per month. By contrast, June can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sucre based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.