Climate Insights for Distracción

Distracción, Departamento de La Guajira, Colombia

Hottest
August
32°C peak
Coldest
January
21°C low
Wettest
May
288mm rain
Best to Visit
January
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Distracción is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1739mm of precipitation falls per year. Distracción receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Distracción 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.

Temperature

0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Feb Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 21° Mar Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 21° Apr Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° May Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Jun Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 23° Jul Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° Aug Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° Sep Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 22° Oct Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Nov Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Dec Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21°
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Distracción 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.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 34mm Feb Precipitation: 39mm Mar Precipitation: 82mm Apr Precipitation: 216mm May Precipitation: 288mm Jun Precipitation: 154mm Jul Precipitation: 104mm Aug Precipitation: 154mm Sep Precipitation: 187mm Oct Precipitation: 241mm Nov Precipitation: 185mm Dec Precipitation: 55mm
Precipitation

Distracción is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1739mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 145mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 288mm of rainfall. October and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 34mm. That's 254mm 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/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: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Distracción 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.

Seasons

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

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Distracción, which began on September 23, 2026. Distracción is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 21°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 21 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 587mm across the season with a monthly average of 196mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 412mm across the season with a monthly average of 137mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 613mm across the season with a monthly average of 204mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 21 to 31°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 127mm over the season and a monthly average of 42mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 25°
Feb 25°
Mar 26°
Apr 26°
May 26°
Jun 26°
Jul 27°
Aug 27°
Sep 26°
Oct 25°
Nov 25°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit Distracción is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 34mm 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Distracción 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
21 °C
30 °C
6 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Feb
21 °C
31 °C
7 km/h
39 mm
0 cm
Mar
21 °C
31 °C
6 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
Apr
22 °C
31 °C
5 km/h
216 mm
0 cm
May
23 °C
31 °C
4 km/h
288 mm
0 cm
Jun
23 °C
32 °C
4 km/h
154 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
32 °C
4 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
32 °C
4 km/h
154 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
22 °C
32 °C
3 km/h
187 mm
0 cm
Oct
22 °C
30 °C
3 km/h
241 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
30 °C
3 km/h
185 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
30 °C
5 km/h
55 mm
0 cm
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