Climate Insights for El Charco

El Charco, Departamento de Nariño, Colombia

Hottest
March
29°C peak
Coldest
January
24°C low
Wettest
May
826mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in El Charco is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 6517mm of precipitation falls per year. El Charco receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. El Charco sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° Feb Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 24° Mar Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 24° Apr Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 24° May Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 25° Jun Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° Jul Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° Aug Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° Sep Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° Oct Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° Nov Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° Dec Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24°
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El Charco has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm 700mm 750mm 800mm 850mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 606mm Feb Precipitation: 404mm Mar Precipitation: 315mm Apr Precipitation: 491mm May Precipitation: 826mm Jun Precipitation: 738mm Jul Precipitation: 698mm Aug Precipitation: 543mm Sep Precipitation: 501mm Oct Precipitation: 439mm Nov Precipitation: 357mm Dec Precipitation: 600mm
Precipitation

El Charco is a very wet location, receiving approximately 6517mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 543mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 826mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 315mm. That's 510mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 13km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 12km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 15km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 15km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed

El Charco is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in El Charco, which began on March 20, 2026. El Charco sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in March at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 24°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 24 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1632mm across the season with a monthly average of 544mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 24 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1979mm across the season with a monthly average of 660mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 24 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1297mm across the season with a monthly average of 432mm. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 24 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1610mm across the season with a monthly average of 537mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Charco 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
24 °C
28 °C
13 km/h
606 mm
0 cm
Feb
24 °C
29 °C
12 km/h
404 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
24 °C
29 °C
12 km/h
315 mm
0 cm
Apr
24 °C
29 °C
12 km/h
491 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
29 °C
13 km/h
826 mm
0 cm
Jun
24 °C
28 °C
13 km/h
738 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
28 °C
14 km/h
698 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
28 °C
15 km/h
543 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
28 °C
15 km/h
501 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
28 °C
15 km/h
439 mm
0 cm
Nov
24 °C
28 °C
15 km/h
357 mm
0 cm
Dec
24 °C
28 °C
14 km/h
600 mm
0 cm
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