Climate Insights for Achintukua (La Sierrita)
San Juan del Cesar, La Guajira, Colombia
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
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
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
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
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.