Climate Insights for El Piñón

El Piñon, Departamento del Magdalena, Colombia

Hottest
February
36°C peak
Coldest
January
25°C low
Wettest
October
259mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in El Piñón is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 1733mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 259mm of rainfall. El Piñón is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: February, March, January. The coldest months are January, November, December, when temperatures can drop to 25°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 35° Average: 29° Min: 25° Feb Max: 36° Average: 29° Min: 25° Mar Max: 36° Average: 29° Min: 26° Apr Max: 35° Average: 29° Min: 26° May Max: 34° Average: 29° Min: 26° Jun Max: 33° Average: 29° Min: 26° Jul Max: 34° Average: 29° Min: 26° Aug Max: 34° Average: 29° Min: 26° Sep Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 26° Oct Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 25° Nov Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 25° Dec Max: 34° Average: 29° Min: 25°
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El Piñón sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 25°C to 36°C. February is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 29°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 12mm Feb Precipitation: 6mm Mar Precipitation: 27mm Apr Precipitation: 110mm May Precipitation: 232mm Jun Precipitation: 226mm Jul Precipitation: 172mm Aug Precipitation: 220mm Sep Precipitation: 228mm Oct Precipitation: 259mm Nov Precipitation: 206mm Dec Precipitation: 35mm
Precipitation

El Piñón is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1733mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 144mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 259mm of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 6mm. That's 253mm 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 18km/h Feb Wind Speed: 20km/h Mar Wind Speed: 19km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed

El Piñón 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 February, averaging 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 10km/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 17km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in El Piñón, which began on March 20, 2026. El Piñón 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 February at around 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 25°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 26 to 36°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 369mm across the season with a monthly average of 123mm. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 26 to 34°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 618mm across the season with a monthly average of 206mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 25 to 33°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 693mm across the season with a monthly average of 231mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 25 to 36°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 53mm over the season and a monthly average of 18mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/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 Piñón 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
25 °C
35 °C
18 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Feb
25 °C
36 °C
20 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
26 °C
36 °C
19 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
35 °C
15 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
May
26 °C
34 °C
11 km/h
232 mm
0 cm
Jun
26 °C
33 °C
11 km/h
226 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
34 °C
12 km/h
172 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
34 °C
12 km/h
220 mm
0 cm
Sep
26 °C
33 °C
10 km/h
228 mm
0 cm
Oct
25 °C
32 °C
10 km/h
259 mm
0 cm
Nov
25 °C
32 °C
10 km/h
206 mm
0 cm
Dec
25 °C
34 °C
14 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
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