Climate Insights for Chorrera

Distracción, La Guajira, Colombia

Hottest
August
32°C peak90°F peak
Coldest
January
21°C low69°F low
Wettest
May
288 mm rain11.3 in rain
Best to Visit
January
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Chorrera is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,739 mm of precipitation falls per year. Chorrera receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chorrera is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.The climate in Chorrera is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 68.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Chorrera receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chorrera is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. 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: 22°MayMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°JunMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 23°JulMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°AugMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°SepMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 22°OctMax: 30°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: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 72°FMayMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°FJunMax: 89°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FJulMax: 90°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°FAugMax: 90°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°FSepMax: 89°FAverage: 79°FMin: 72°FOctMax: 87°FAverage: 78°FMin: 71°FNovMax: 86°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FDecMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 70°F
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Chorrera sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 32°C. The warmest month is August, 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.Chorrera sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 69°F to 90°F. The warmest month is August, 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 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 34mmFebPrecipitation: 39mmMarPrecipitation: 82mmAprPrecipitation: 216mmMayPrecipitation: 288mmJunPrecipitation: 154mmJulPrecipitation: 104mmAugPrecipitation: 154mmSepPrecipitation: 187mmOctPrecipitation: 241mmNovPrecipitation: 185mmDecPrecipitation: 55mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.3inFebPrecipitation: 1.5inMarPrecipitation: 3.2inAprPrecipitation: 8.5inMayPrecipitation: 11.3inJunPrecipitation: 6.1inJulPrecipitation: 4.1inAugPrecipitation: 6.1inSepPrecipitation: 7.4inOctPrecipitation: 9.5inNovPrecipitation: 7.3inDecPrecipitation: 2.2in
Precipitation

Chorrera is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,739 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 145 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 288 mm of rainfall. October and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 34 mm. That's 254 mm less than May, 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.Chorrera is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 68.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.7 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 11.3 in of rainfall. October and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.3 in. That's 10 in less than May, 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: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 3km/hOctWind Speed: 3km/hNovWind Speed: 3km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Chorrera 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 February, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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.Chorrera 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 September, 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
Aug27°80°F
Sep26°79°F
Oct25°78°F
Nov25°77°F
Dec25°77°F

The best time to visit Chorrera is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 34 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Chorrera is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 77°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 90°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chorrera 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 Chorrera 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/h3 mph
34 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C69 °F
31 °C87 °F
7 km/h4 mph
39 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C71 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h4 mph
82 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
22 °C72 °F
31 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
216 mm8.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
23 °C73 °F
31 °C89 °F
4 km/h2 mph
288 mm11.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C73 °F
32 °C89 °F
4 km/h2 mph
154 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C73 °F
32 °C90 °F
4 km/h3 mph
104 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C73 °F
32 °C90 °F
4 km/h2 mph
154 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C72 °F
32 °C89 °F
3 km/h2 mph
187 mm7.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C71 °F
30 °C87 °F
3 km/h2 mph
241 mm9.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
22 °C71 °F
30 °C86 °F
3 km/h2 mph
185 mm7.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
21 °C70 °F
30 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in