Climate Insights for El Carmen

Sardinata, Norte de Santander, Colombia

Hottest
August
33°C peak92°F peak
Coldest
January
20°C low68°F low
Wettest
October
152 mm rain6 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in El Carmen is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 871 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 152 mm of rainfall. El Carmen sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in El Carmen is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 34.3 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 6 in of rainfall. El Carmen sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 20°FebMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°MarMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°AprMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 22°MayMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 22°JunMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 22°JulMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 22°AugMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 22°SepMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 22°OctMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°NovMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°DecMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 68°FFebMax: 85°FAverage: 76°FMin: 69°FMarMax: 86°FAverage: 77°FMin: 70°FAprMax: 87°FAverage: 78°FMin: 71°FMayMax: 89°FAverage: 79°FMin: 72°FJunMax: 90°FAverage: 79°FMin: 71°FJulMax: 91°FAverage: 80°FMin: 71°FAugMax: 92°FAverage: 81°FMin: 72°FSepMax: 91°FAverage: 80°FMin: 72°FOctMax: 87°FAverage: 78°FMin: 71°FNovMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 70°FDecMax: 85°FAverage: 76°FMin: 69°F
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El Carmen sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 33°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 24°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.El Carmen sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 68°F to 92°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 68°F and an average of 76°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 25mmFebPrecipitation: 38mmMarPrecipitation: 49mmAprPrecipitation: 117mmMayPrecipitation: 84mmJunPrecipitation: 49mmJulPrecipitation: 30mmAugPrecipitation: 53mmSepPrecipitation: 95mmOctPrecipitation: 152mmNovPrecipitation: 150mmDecPrecipitation: 27mm
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0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1inFebPrecipitation: 1.5inMarPrecipitation: 1.9inAprPrecipitation: 4.6inMayPrecipitation: 3.3inJunPrecipitation: 1.9inJulPrecipitation: 1.2inAugPrecipitation: 2.1inSepPrecipitation: 3.8inOctPrecipitation: 6inNovPrecipitation: 5.9inDecPrecipitation: 1.1in
Precipitation

El Carmen is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 871 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 73 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 152 mm of rainfall. November and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 25 mm. That's 127 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 Carmen is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 34.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.9 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 6 in of rainfall. November and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1 in. That's 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 3km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

El Carmen 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.El Carmen 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.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°76°F
Feb25°76°F
Mar25°77°F
Apr26°78°F
May26°79°F
Jun26°79°F
Jul27°80°F
Aug27°81°F
Sep27°80°F
Oct26°78°F
Nov25°77°F
Dec25°76°F

The best time to visit El Carmen is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 30 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit El Carmen is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 92°F. 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 Carmen 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 Carmen 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
20 °C68 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C69 °F
30 °C85 °F
4 km/h3 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C70 °F
30 °C86 °F
4 km/h3 mph
49 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
22 °C71 °F
30 °C87 °F
4 km/h2 mph
117 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
22 °C72 °F
32 °C89 °F
4 km/h3 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
22 °C71 °F
32 °C90 °F
5 km/h3 mph
49 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C71 °F
33 °C91 °F
5 km/h3 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C72 °F
33 °C92 °F
5 km/h3 mph
53 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C72 °F
33 °C91 °F
5 km/h3 mph
95 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C71 °F
31 °C87 °F
4 km/h2 mph
152 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
21 °C70 °F
30 °C85 °F
3 km/h2 mph
150 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
21 °C69 °F
30 °C85 °F
4 km/h3 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in