Climate Insights for Carretalito

Barrancas, La Guajira, Colombia

Hottest
July
32°C peak90°F peak
Coldest
January
21°C low69°F low
Wettest
October
190 mm rain7.5 in rain
Best to Visit
January
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Carretalito is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,363 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 190 mm of rainfall. Carretalito is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.The climate in Carretalito is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 53.7 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 7.5 in of rainfall. Carretalito is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 69°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°FebMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 21°MarMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 21°AprMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°MayMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 23°JunMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 23°JulMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°AugMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 23°SepMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°OctMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 22°NovMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 22°DecMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 69°FFebMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 69°FMarMax: 88°FAverage: 78°FMin: 71°FAprMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FMayMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°FJunMax: 89°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FJulMax: 90°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°FAugMax: 90°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FSepMax: 89°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°FOctMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FNovMax: 86°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FDecMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 70°F
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Carretalito sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 32°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Carretalito sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 69°F to 90°F. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 69°F and an average of 77°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 25mmFebPrecipitation: 30mmMarPrecipitation: 52mmAprPrecipitation: 142mmMayPrecipitation: 186mmJunPrecipitation: 148mmJulPrecipitation: 106mmAugPrecipitation: 150mmSepPrecipitation: 168mmOctPrecipitation: 190mmNovPrecipitation: 127mmDecPrecipitation: 41mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1inFebPrecipitation: 1.2inMarPrecipitation: 2inAprPrecipitation: 5.6inMayPrecipitation: 7.3inJunPrecipitation: 5.8inJulPrecipitation: 4.2inAugPrecipitation: 5.9inSepPrecipitation: 6.6inOctPrecipitation: 7.5inNovPrecipitation: 5inDecPrecipitation: 1.6in
Precipitation

Carretalito is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,363 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 114 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 190 mm of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 25 mm. That's 165 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.Carretalito is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 53.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.5 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 7.5 in of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1 in. That's 6.5 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 3km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Carretalito is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.Carretalito 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 February, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 2mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

Best Time to Visit

Jan25°77°F
Feb25°77°F
Mar26°78°F
Apr26°79°F
May26°80°F
Jun26°79°F
Jul27°80°F
Aug26°79°F
Sep26°78°F
Oct25°77°F
Nov25°77°F
Dec25°77°F

The best time to visit Carretalito is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 25 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Carretalito is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 77°F with modest rainfall averaging 1 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 90°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Carretalito 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 Carretalito 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
21 °C69 °F
30 °C87 °F
6 km/h4 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C69 °F
31 °C87 °F
7 km/h4 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C71 °F
31 °C88 °F
7 km/h4 mph
52 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C73 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
142 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
23 °C73 °F
32 °C89 °F
4 km/h3 mph
186 mm7.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C73 °F
32 °C89 °F
5 km/h3 mph
148 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C73 °F
32 °C90 °F
6 km/h4 mph
106 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C73 °F
32 °C90 °F
5 km/h3 mph
150 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C72 °F
31 °C89 °F
4 km/h2 mph
168 mm6.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C71 °F
31 °C87 °F
3 km/h2 mph
190 mm7.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
22 °C71 °F
30 °C86 °F
4 km/h3 mph
127 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
21 °C70 °F
30 °C87 °F
6 km/h4 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in