Climate Insights for El Banco
Tame, Arauca, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in El Banco is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1,182 mm of precipitation falls per year. El Banco receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. El Banco sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in El Banco is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 46.5 in of precipitation falls per year. El Banco receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. El Banco sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
El Banco has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. March is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 21°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.El Banco has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 15°F range. March is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 69°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 61°F and an average of 68°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
El Banco is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,182 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 98 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 191 mm of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 46 mm. That's 146 mm less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.El Banco is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 46.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.9 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 7.5 in of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.8 in. That's 5.7 in less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
El Banco 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 January, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.El Banco 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 January, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit El Banco is during January, February, March, July, August, September and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 61 mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit El Banco is during January, February, March, July, August, September and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.4 in per month. 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 El Banco 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 El Banco 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.