Climate Insights for Cúcuta

Norte de Santander, Colombia

Hottest
September
35°C peak95°F peak
Coldest
January
21°C low69°F low
Wettest
November
171 mm rain6.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Cúcuta is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,038 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 171 mm of rainfall. Cúcuta sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Cúcuta is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 40.9 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 6.7 in of rainfall. Cúcuta sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 21°FebMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 21°MarMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 22°AprMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°MayMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 23°JunMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 23°JulMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 23°AugMax: 35°Average: 29°Min: 23°SepMax: 35°Average: 29°Min: 23°OctMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 23°NovMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°DecMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 21°
Max
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 89°FAverage: 78°FMin: 69°FFebMax: 89°FAverage: 79°FMin: 70°FMarMax: 89°FAverage: 79°FMin: 72°FAprMax: 90°FAverage: 81°FMin: 73°FMayMax: 92°FAverage: 82°FMin: 74°FJunMax: 93°FAverage: 82°FMin: 74°FJulMax: 94°FAverage: 83°FMin: 74°FAugMax: 95°FAverage: 83°FMin: 74°FSepMax: 95°FAverage: 83°FMin: 74°FOctMax: 92°FAverage: 81°FMin: 73°FNovMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 72°FDecMax: 89°FAverage: 79°FMin: 70°F
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Average
Min

Cúcuta sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 35°C. September is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 26°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Cúcuta sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 69°F to 95°F. September is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 95°F and an average of 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 69°F and an average of 78°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 62mmFebPrecipitation: 75mmMarPrecipitation: 124mmAprPrecipitation: 138mmMayPrecipitation: 85mmJunPrecipitation: 48mmJulPrecipitation: 19mmAugPrecipitation: 38mmSepPrecipitation: 59mmOctPrecipitation: 127mmNovPrecipitation: 171mmDecPrecipitation: 92mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.4inFebPrecipitation: 3inMarPrecipitation: 4.9inAprPrecipitation: 5.4inMayPrecipitation: 3.3inJunPrecipitation: 1.9inJulPrecipitation: 0.7inAugPrecipitation: 1.5inSepPrecipitation: 2.3inOctPrecipitation: 5inNovPrecipitation: 6.7inDecPrecipitation: 3.6in
Precipitation

Cúcuta is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,038 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 86 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 171 mm of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 19 mm. That's 152 mm less than November, 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.Cúcuta is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 40.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 6.7 in of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.7 in. That's 6 in less than November, 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 3km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 3km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Cúcuta 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 July, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 3km/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.Cúcuta 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 July, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cúcuta 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 Cúcuta 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
32 °C89 °F
4 km/h3 mph
62 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C70 °F
32 °C89 °F
4 km/h2 mph
75 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
22 °C72 °F
32 °C89 °F
4 km/h2 mph
124 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C73 °F
32 °C90 °F
3 km/h2 mph
138 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
23 °C74 °F
33 °C92 °F
4 km/h2 mph
85 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C74 °F
34 °C93 °F
5 km/h3 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C74 °F
34 °C94 °F
5 km/h3 mph
19 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C74 °F
35 °C95 °F
5 km/h3 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C74 °F
35 °C95 °F
4 km/h3 mph
59 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C73 °F
33 °C92 °F
4 km/h2 mph
127 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
22 °C72 °F
31 °C88 °F
3 km/h2 mph
171 mm6.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
21 °C70 °F
32 °C89 °F
4 km/h2 mph
92 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in