Climate Insights for Achiote
Sampués, Sucre, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Achiote is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1,889 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 262 mm of rainfall. Achiote sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Achiote is hot. The average annual temperature is 83°F and approximately 74.4 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 10.3 in of rainfall. Achiote sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Achiote has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. October is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Achiote has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. October is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 81°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Achiote is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,889 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 157 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 262 mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 16 mm. That's 246 mm less than May, 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.Achiote is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 74.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.2 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 10.3 in of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.6 in. That's 9.7 in less than May, 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.
Wind
Achiote 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 March, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Achiote is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Achiote 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 Achiote 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.