Climate Insights for Buenaventura
Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Buenaventura is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 9,422 mm of precipitation falls per year. Buenaventura receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Buenaventura sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Buenaventura is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 370.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Buenaventura receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Buenaventura sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Buenaventura has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. October is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.Buenaventura has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 13°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. October is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Buenaventura is a very wet location, receiving approximately 9,422 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 785 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 1,124 mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 435 mm. That's 689 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Buenaventura is a very wet location, receiving approximately 370.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 30.9 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 44.3 in of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 17.1 in. That's 27.1 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Buenaventura is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.Buenaventura is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 3mph, 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Buenaventura 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 Buenaventura 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.