Climate Insights for Cabo de la Vela

Uribia, La Guajira, Colombia

Hottest
September
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
February
25°C low76°F low
Wettest
October
135 mm rain5.3 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Cabo de la Vela is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 390 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 135 mm of rainfall. Cabo de la Vela is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, October, August. The coldest months are February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 25°C.The climate in Cabo de la Vela is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 15.4 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 5.3 in of rainfall. Cabo de la Vela is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, October, August. The coldest months are February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 76°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 25°FebMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 25°MarMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 25°AprMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 26°MayMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°JunMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 27°JulMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°AugMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 27°SepMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°OctMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°NovMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 27°DecMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 26°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 79°FAverage: 78°FMin: 77°FFebMax: 78°FAverage: 77°FMin: 76°FMarMax: 79°FAverage: 78°FMin: 77°FAprMax: 80°FAverage: 79°FMin: 78°FMayMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FJulMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 79°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 83°FMin: 81°FOctMax: 84°FAverage: 82°FMin: 81°FNovMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FDecMax: 81°FAverage: 80°FMin: 79°F
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Cabo de la Vela has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.Cabo de la Vela has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°F range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 77°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2mmFebPrecipitation: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 1mmAprPrecipitation: 5mmMayPrecipitation: 27mmJunPrecipitation: 10mmJulPrecipitation: 5mmAugPrecipitation: 22mmSepPrecipitation: 57mmOctPrecipitation: 135mmNovPrecipitation: 119mmDecPrecipitation: 7mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.1inFebPrecipitation: 0.1inMarPrecipitation: 0inAprPrecipitation: 0.2inMayPrecipitation: 1.1inJunPrecipitation: 0.4inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inAugPrecipitation: 0.9inSepPrecipitation: 2.2inOctPrecipitation: 5.3inNovPrecipitation: 4.7inDecPrecipitation: 0.3in
Precipitation

Cabo de la Vela is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 390 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 33 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 135 mm of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1 mm. That's 135 mm 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.Cabo de la Vela is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 15.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.3 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 5.3 in of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0 in. That's 5.3 in 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/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/h35km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 31km/hFebWind Speed: 32km/hMarWind Speed: 31km/hAprWind Speed: 30km/hMayWind Speed: 30km/hJunWind Speed: 33km/hJulWind Speed: 34km/hAugWind Speed: 28km/hSepWind Speed: 23km/hOctWind Speed: 20km/hNovWind Speed: 23km/hDecWind Speed: 30km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mph25mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 19mphFebWind Speed: 20mphMarWind Speed: 19mphAprWind Speed: 19mphMayWind Speed: 19mphJunWind Speed: 20mphJulWind Speed: 21mphAugWind Speed: 18mphSepWind Speed: 14mphOctWind Speed: 12mphNovWind Speed: 14mphDecWind Speed: 18mph
Wind Speed

Cabo de la Vela is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 29km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 34km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 14km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Cabo de la Vela is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 18mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 21mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 12mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cabo de la Vela 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 Cabo de la Vela 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
25 °C77 °F
26 °C79 °F
31 km/h19 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
25 °C76 °F
26 °C78 °F
32 km/h20 mph
1 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
25 °C77 °F
26 °C79 °F
31 km/h19 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C78 °F
27 °C80 °F
30 km/h19 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C80 °F
28 °C82 °F
30 km/h19 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
33 km/h20 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
34 km/h21 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
28 km/h18 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
27 °C81 °F
29 °C84 °F
23 km/h14 mph
57 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
27 °C81 °F
29 °C84 °F
20 km/h12 mph
135 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
23 km/h14 mph
119 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
26 °C79 °F
27 °C81 °F
30 km/h18 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in