Climate Insights for Capitanejo

Capitanejo, Departamento de Santander, Colombia

Hottest
February
17°C peak
Coldest
January
6°C low
Wettest
April
235mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Capitanejo is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1889mm of precipitation falls per year. Capitanejo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Capitanejo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 6° Feb Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 7° Mar Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 8° Apr Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 8° May Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 8° Jun Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 8° Jul Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 8° Aug Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 7° Sep Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 7° Oct Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 7° Nov Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 7° Dec Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min

Capitanejo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 17°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 11°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 66mm Feb Precipitation: 102mm Mar Precipitation: 207mm Apr Precipitation: 235mm May Precipitation: 226mm Jun Precipitation: 194mm Jul Precipitation: 179mm Aug Precipitation: 129mm Sep Precipitation: 139mm Oct Precipitation: 160mm Nov Precipitation: 172mm Dec Precipitation: 80mm
Precipitation

Capitanejo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1889mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 157mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 235mm of rainfall. May and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 66mm. That's 169mm less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Capitanejo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Capitanejo, which began on March 20, 2026. Capitanejo sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in February at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 8 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 668mm across the season with a monthly average of 223mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 7 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 502mm across the season with a monthly average of 167mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 7 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 471mm across the season with a monthly average of 157mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 6 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 248mm for the season, averaging 83mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/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 Capitanejo 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
6 °C
17 °C
6 km/h
66 mm
0 cm
Feb
7 °C
17 °C
5 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
8 °C
17 °C
5 km/h
207 mm
0 cm
Apr
8 °C
17 °C
5 km/h
235 mm
0 cm
May
8 °C
17 °C
6 km/h
226 mm
0 cm
Jun
8 °C
16 °C
6 km/h
194 mm
0 cm
Jul
8 °C
16 °C
7 km/h
179 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
16 °C
7 km/h
129 mm
0 cm
Sep
7 °C
17 °C
6 km/h
139 mm
0 cm
Oct
7 °C
17 °C
5 km/h
160 mm
0 cm
Nov
7 °C
17 °C
5 km/h
172 mm
0 cm
Dec
6 °C
17 °C
6 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
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