Climate Insights for Achintukua (La Sierrita)

San Juan del Cesar, La Guajira, Colombia

Hottest
August
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
January
17°C low63°F low
Wettest
April
386 mm rain15.2 in rain
Best to Visit
January, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Achintukua (La Sierrita) is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 2,389 mm of precipitation falls per year. Achintukua (La Sierrita) receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Achintukua (La Sierrita) is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.The climate in Achintukua (La Sierrita) is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 72°F and approximately 94 in of precipitation falls per year. Achintukua (La Sierrita) receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Achintukua (La Sierrita) is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 63°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°FebMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 18°MarMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 18°AprMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 19°MayMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 20°JunMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 20°JulMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 20°AugMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 20°SepMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 20°OctMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 19°NovMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 19°DecMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 18°
Max
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 78°FAverage: 70°FMin: 63°FFebMax: 78°FAverage: 70°FMin: 64°FMarMax: 79°FAverage: 71°FMin: 65°FAprMax: 79°FAverage: 72°FMin: 67°FMayMax: 80°FAverage: 73°FMin: 68°FJunMax: 81°FAverage: 73°FMin: 67°FJulMax: 82°FAverage: 74°FMin: 67°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 74°FMin: 68°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 73°FMin: 68°FOctMax: 79°FAverage: 72°FMin: 67°FNovMax: 78°FAverage: 72°FMin: 66°FDecMax: 78°FAverage: 71°FMin: 65°F
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Achintukua (La Sierrita) sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 28°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Achintukua (La Sierrita) sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 63°F to 83°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 63°F and an average of 70°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 93mmFebPrecipitation: 122mmMarPrecipitation: 213mmAprPrecipitation: 386mmMayPrecipitation: 382mmJunPrecipitation: 147mmJulPrecipitation: 99mmAugPrecipitation: 115mmSepPrecipitation: 178mmOctPrecipitation: 257mmNovPrecipitation: 282mmDecPrecipitation: 115mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.6inFebPrecipitation: 4.8inMarPrecipitation: 8.4inAprPrecipitation: 15.2inMayPrecipitation: 15inJunPrecipitation: 5.8inJulPrecipitation: 3.9inAugPrecipitation: 4.5inSepPrecipitation: 7inOctPrecipitation: 10.1inNovPrecipitation: 11.1inDecPrecipitation: 4.5in
Precipitation

Achintukua (La Sierrita) is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,389 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 199 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 386 mm of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 93 mm. That's 293 mm less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Achintukua (La Sierrita) is a very wet location, receiving approximately 94 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.8 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 15.2 in of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 3.7 in. That's 11.5 in less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Achintukua (La Sierrita) is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.Achintukua (La Sierrita) is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan21°70°F
Feb21°70°F
Mar22°71°F
Apr22°72°F
May23°73°F
Jun23°73°F
Jul23°74°F
Aug23°74°F
Sep23°73°F
Oct22°72°F
Nov22°72°F
Dec22°71°F

The best time to visit Achintukua (La Sierrita) is during January and July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 96 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Achintukua (La Sierrita) is during January and July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 72°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.8 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 83°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

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

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
17 °C63 °F
26 °C78 °F
6 km/h4 mph
93 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C64 °F
26 °C78 °F
6 km/h4 mph
122 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C65 °F
26 °C79 °F
6 km/h4 mph
213 mm8.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
19 °C67 °F
26 °C79 °F
5 km/h3 mph
386 mm15.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
20 °C68 °F
27 °C80 °F
4 km/h2 mph
382 mm15 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
20 °C67 °F
27 °C81 °F
4 km/h3 mph
147 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
20 °C67 °F
28 °C82 °F
5 km/h3 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
20 °C68 °F
28 °C83 °F
4 km/h3 mph
115 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
20 °C68 °F
28 °C82 °F
4 km/h2 mph
178 mm7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
19 °C67 °F
26 °C79 °F
4 km/h2 mph
257 mm10.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
19 °C66 °F
26 °C78 °F
4 km/h2 mph
282 mm11.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C65 °F
26 °C78 °F
5 km/h3 mph
115 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in