Climate Insights for Contadero

Contadero, Departamento de Nariño, Colombia

Hottest
November
17°C peak
Coldest
August
7°C low
Wettest
March
219mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Contadero is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1828mm of precipitation falls per year. Contadero receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Contadero 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: 12° Min: 8° Feb Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 9° Mar Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 9° Apr Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 9° May Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 9° Jun Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 8° Jul Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 8° Aug Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 7° Sep Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 7° Oct Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 8° Nov Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 9° Dec Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 9°
Max
Average
Min

Contadero has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 12°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 158mm Feb Precipitation: 159mm Mar Precipitation: 219mm Apr Precipitation: 216mm May Precipitation: 162mm Jun Precipitation: 141mm Jul Precipitation: 106mm Aug Precipitation: 71mm Sep Precipitation: 78mm Oct Precipitation: 152mm Nov Precipitation: 183mm Dec Precipitation: 184mm
Precipitation

Contadero is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1828mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 152mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 219mm of rainfall. April and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 71mm. That's 148mm less than March, 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 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 9km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 9km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Contadero is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Contadero, which began on March 20, 2026. Contadero sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in November at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 596mm across the season with a monthly average of 199mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/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 317mm across the season with a monthly average of 106mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/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 413mm across the season with a monthly average of 138mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 8 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 502mm across the season with a monthly average of 167mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/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 Contadero 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
8 °C
17 °C
9 km/h
158 mm
0 cm
Feb
9 °C
17 °C
8 km/h
159 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
9 °C
17 °C
8 km/h
219 mm
0 cm
Apr
9 °C
17 °C
8 km/h
216 mm
0 cm
May
9 °C
17 °C
9 km/h
162 mm
0 cm
Jun
8 °C
16 °C
11 km/h
141 mm
0 cm
Jul
8 °C
15 °C
13 km/h
106 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
16 °C
14 km/h
71 mm
0 cm
Sep
7 °C
17 °C
13 km/h
78 mm
0 cm
Oct
8 °C
17 °C
9 km/h
152 mm
0 cm
Nov
9 °C
17 °C
8 km/h
183 mm
0 cm
Dec
9 °C
17 °C
8 km/h
184 mm
0 cm
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