Climate Insights for Bucaramanga
Santander, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Bucaramanga is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 7,040 mm of precipitation falls per year. Bucaramanga receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bucaramanga sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Bucaramanga is temperate. The average annual temperature is 61°F and approximately 277.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Bucaramanga receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bucaramanga sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Bucaramanga has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 16°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 16°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Bucaramanga has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 14°F range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 68°F with a mean of 61°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 54°F and an average of 61°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Bucaramanga is a very wet location, receiving approximately 7,040 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 587 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 993 mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 184 mm. That's 809 mm less than June, 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.Bucaramanga is a very wet location, receiving approximately 277.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 23.1 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 39.1 in of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 7.2 in. That's 31.9 in less than June, 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
Bucaramanga 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 February, 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.Bucaramanga is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bucaramanga 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 Bucaramanga 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.