Climate Insights for Bucaramanga

Santander, Colombia

Hottest
February
20°C peak68°F peak
Coldest
January
12°C low54°F low
Wettest
June
993 mm rain39.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 12°FebMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 13°MarMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 13°AprMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 14°MayMax: 20°Average: 17°Min: 14°JunMax: 19°Average: 16°Min: 14°JulMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 14°AugMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 13°SepMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 13°OctMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 13°NovMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 13°DecMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 13°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 68°FAverage: 61°FMin: 54°FFebMax: 68°FAverage: 61°FMin: 55°FMarMax: 68°FAverage: 62°FMin: 56°FAprMax: 68°FAverage: 62°FMin: 57°FMayMax: 68°FAverage: 62°FMin: 57°FJunMax: 67°FAverage: 61°FMin: 57°FJulMax: 67°FAverage: 61°FMin: 57°FAugMax: 67°FAverage: 61°FMin: 56°FSepMax: 67°FAverage: 61°FMin: 56°FOctMax: 67°FAverage: 61°FMin: 56°FNovMax: 68°FAverage: 61°FMin: 56°FDecMax: 68°FAverage: 61°FMin: 55°F
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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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mm600mm650mm700mm750mm800mm850mm900mm950mm1000mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 223mmFebPrecipitation: 184mmMarPrecipitation: 388mmAprPrecipitation: 547mmMayPrecipitation: 832mmJunPrecipitation: 993mmJulPrecipitation: 975mmAugPrecipitation: 729mmSepPrecipitation: 618mmOctPrecipitation: 657mmNovPrecipitation: 553mmDecPrecipitation: 342mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 8.8inFebPrecipitation: 7.2inMarPrecipitation: 15.3inAprPrecipitation: 21.5inMayPrecipitation: 32.8inJunPrecipitation: 39.1inJulPrecipitation: 38.4inAugPrecipitation: 28.7inSepPrecipitation: 24.3inOctPrecipitation: 25.9inNovPrecipitation: 21.8inDecPrecipitation: 13.5in
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

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 3km/hMayWind Speed: 3km/hJunWind Speed: 3km/hJulWind Speed: 3km/hAugWind Speed: 3km/hSepWind Speed: 3km/hOctWind Speed: 3km/hNovWind Speed: 3km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
12 °C54 °F
20 °C68 °F
4 km/h2 mph
223 mm8.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
13 °C55 °F
20 °C68 °F
4 km/h2 mph
184 mm7.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
13 °C56 °F
20 °C68 °F
4 km/h2 mph
388 mm15.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
14 °C57 °F
20 °C68 °F
3 km/h2 mph
547 mm21.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
14 °C57 °F
20 °C68 °F
3 km/h2 mph
832 mm32.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
14 °C57 °F
19 °C67 °F
3 km/h2 mph
993 mm39.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
14 °C57 °F
20 °C67 °F
3 km/h2 mph
975 mm38.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C56 °F
20 °C67 °F
3 km/h2 mph
729 mm28.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C56 °F
20 °C67 °F
3 km/h2 mph
618 mm24.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
13 °C56 °F
20 °C67 °F
3 km/h2 mph
657 mm25.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
13 °C56 °F
20 °C68 °F
3 km/h2 mph
553 mm21.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
13 °C55 °F
20 °C68 °F
4 km/h2 mph
342 mm13.5 in
0 cm0 in