Climate Insights for Bolívar

Bolívar, Departamento de Santander, Colombia

Hottest
May
23°C peak
Coldest
January
14°C low
Wettest
May
598mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bolívar is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 4536mm of precipitation falls per year. Bolívar receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bolívar sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14° Feb Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Mar Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Apr Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° May Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Jun Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 15° Jul Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 15° Aug Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14° Sep Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 14° Oct Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Nov Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Dec Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 14°
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Bolívar has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 19°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 128mm Feb Precipitation: 175mm Mar Precipitation: 321mm Apr Precipitation: 465mm May Precipitation: 598mm Jun Precipitation: 528mm Jul Precipitation: 500mm Aug Precipitation: 418mm Sep Precipitation: 466mm Oct Precipitation: 463mm Nov Precipitation: 298mm Dec Precipitation: 177mm
Precipitation

Bolívar is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4536mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 378mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 598mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 128mm. That's 469mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 4km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Bolívar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Bolívar, which began on September 23, 2026. Bolívar sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced. Temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in May at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 14°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 15 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1383mm across the season with a monthly average of 461mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1446mm across the season with a monthly average of 482mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 14 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1227mm across the season with a monthly average of 409mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 14 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 480mm across the season with a monthly average of 160mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/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 Bolívar 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
14 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
128 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
175 mm
0 cm
Mar
15 °C
22 °C
4 km/h
321 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
23 °C
3 km/h
465 mm
0 cm
May
15 °C
23 °C
3 km/h
598 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
23 °C
3 km/h
528 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
23 °C
3 km/h
500 mm
0 cm
Aug
14 °C
23 °C
3 km/h
418 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
14 °C
22 °C
3 km/h
466 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
22 °C
3 km/h
463 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
22 °C
3 km/h
298 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
22 °C
4 km/h
177 mm
0 cm
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