Climate Insights for El Bongo

El Retén, Magdalena, Colombia

Hottest
July
31°C peak88°F peak
Coldest
November
26°C low79°F low
Wettest
October
169 mm rain6.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in El Bongo is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 960 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 169 mm of rainfall. El Bongo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, May. The coldest months are November, October, January, when temperatures can drop to 26°C.The climate in El Bongo is hot. The average annual temperature is 83°F and approximately 37.8 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 6.6 in of rainfall. El Bongo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, May. The coldest months are November, October, January, when temperatures can drop to 79°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 26°FebMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 26°MarMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 27°AprMax: 31°Average: 29°Min: 27°MayMax: 31°Average: 29°Min: 27°JunMax: 31°Average: 29°Min: 27°JulMax: 31°Average: 29°Min: 27°AugMax: 31°Average: 29°Min: 27°SepMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 26°OctMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°NovMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°DecMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 87°FAverage: 83°FMin: 79°FFebMax: 87°FAverage: 83°FMin: 80°FMarMax: 87°FAverage: 83°FMin: 80°FAprMax: 87°FAverage: 83°FMin: 81°FMayMax: 88°FAverage: 83°FMin: 80°FJunMax: 87°FAverage: 83°FMin: 80°FJulMax: 88°FAverage: 84°FMin: 81°FAugMax: 88°FAverage: 84°FMin: 80°FSepMax: 87°FAverage: 83°FMin: 80°FOctMax: 86°FAverage: 82°FMin: 79°FNovMax: 86°FAverage: 82°FMin: 79°FDecMax: 87°FAverage: 83°FMin: 80°F
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El Bongo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. November is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 28°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.El Bongo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°F range. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. November is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 79°F and an average of 82°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5mmFebPrecipitation: 4mmMarPrecipitation: 11mmAprPrecipitation: 57mmMayPrecipitation: 144mmJunPrecipitation: 115mmJulPrecipitation: 65mmAugPrecipitation: 110mmSepPrecipitation: 120mmOctPrecipitation: 169mmNovPrecipitation: 142mmDecPrecipitation: 18mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.2inFebPrecipitation: 0.2inMarPrecipitation: 0.4inAprPrecipitation: 2.2inMayPrecipitation: 5.7inJunPrecipitation: 4.5inJulPrecipitation: 2.6inAugPrecipitation: 4.3inSepPrecipitation: 4.7inOctPrecipitation: 6.6inNovPrecipitation: 5.6inDecPrecipitation: 0.7in
Precipitation

El Bongo is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 960 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 80 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 169 mm of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 4 mm. That's 165 mm less than October, 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.El Bongo is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 37.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 6.7 in of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.2 in. That's 6.5 in less than October, 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/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14km/hFebWind Speed: 16km/hMarWind Speed: 15km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

El Bongo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 8km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 14km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.El Bongo is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 5mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Bongo 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 Bongo 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
26 °C79 °F
31 °C87 °F
14 km/h9 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
26 °C80 °F
31 °C87 °F
16 km/h10 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
27 °C80 °F
31 °C87 °F
15 km/h9 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
27 °C81 °F
31 °C87 °F
12 km/h7 mph
57 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
27 °C80 °F
31 °C88 °F
8 km/h5 mph
144 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
27 °C80 °F
31 °C87 °F
8 km/h5 mph
115 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
27 °C81 °F
31 °C88 °F
10 km/h6 mph
65 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
27 °C80 °F
31 °C88 °F
9 km/h6 mph
110 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C80 °F
31 °C87 °F
8 km/h5 mph
120 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
26 °C79 °F
30 °C86 °F
8 km/h5 mph
169 mm6.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
26 °C79 °F
30 °C86 °F
8 km/h5 mph
142 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
26 °C80 °F
30 °C87 °F
12 km/h7 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in