Climate Insights for Almirante Padilla Airport

Riohacha, Departamento de La Guajira, Colombia

Hottest
July
33°C peak
Coldest
February
25°C low
Wettest
October
213mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Almirante Padilla Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 942mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 213mm of rainfall. Almirante Padilla Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 25°C.

Temperature

0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 25° Feb Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 25° Mar Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 25° Apr Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 26° May Max: 32° Average: 29° Min: 26° Jun Max: 33° Average: 29° Min: 26° Jul Max: 33° Average: 30° Min: 27° Aug Max: 33° Average: 29° Min: 26° Sep Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 26° Oct Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 25° Nov Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 25° Dec Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 25°
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Almirante Padilla Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 30°C. February 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 6°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 13mm Feb Precipitation: 11mm Mar Precipitation: 13mm Apr Precipitation: 39mm May Precipitation: 133mm Jun Precipitation: 94mm Jul Precipitation: 42mm Aug Precipitation: 95mm Sep Precipitation: 130mm Oct Precipitation: 213mm Nov Precipitation: 136mm Dec Precipitation: 24mm
Precipitation

Almirante Padilla Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 942mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 213mm of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 11mm. That's 202mm less than October, 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

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 21km/h Feb Wind Speed: 22km/h Mar Wind Speed: 20km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 17km/h Jul Wind Speed: 19km/h Aug Wind Speed: 15km/h Sep Wind Speed: 11km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed

Almirante Padilla Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 12km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 20km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Almirante Padilla Airport, which began on September 23, 2026. Almirante Padilla Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 25°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 25 to 32°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 185mm for the season, averaging 62mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 26 to 33°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 231mm for the season, averaging 77mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 25 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 478mm across the season with a monthly average of 159mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 25 to 31°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 47mm over the season and a monthly average of 16mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Almirante Padilla Airport 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
25 °C
31 °C
21 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Feb
25 °C
31 °C
22 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Mar
25 °C
31 °C
20 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
32 °C
18 km/h
39 mm
0 cm
May
26 °C
32 °C
15 km/h
133 mm
0 cm
Jun
26 °C
33 °C
17 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Jul
27 °C
33 °C
19 km/h
42 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
33 °C
15 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
26 °C
32 °C
11 km/h
130 mm
0 cm
Oct
25 °C
31 °C
10 km/h
213 mm
0 cm
Nov
25 °C
31 °C
13 km/h
136 mm
0 cm
Dec
25 °C
31 °C
19 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
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