Climate Insights for El Tarra

El Tarra, Departamento de Norte de Santander, Colombia

Hottest
August
32°C peak
Coldest
January
19°C low
Wettest
November
141mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in El Tarra is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 993mm of precipitation falls per year. El Tarra receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. El Tarra sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19° Feb Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19° Mar Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 20° Apr Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° May Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Jun Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Jul Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 20° Aug Max: 32° Average: 25° Min: 21° Sep Max: 32° Average: 25° Min: 21° Oct Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 20° Nov Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° Dec Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19°
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El Tarra sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 32°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 23°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 42mm Feb Precipitation: 53mm Mar Precipitation: 84mm Apr Precipitation: 105mm May Precipitation: 96mm Jun Precipitation: 60mm Jul Precipitation: 59mm Aug Precipitation: 71mm Sep Precipitation: 87mm Oct Precipitation: 141mm Nov Precipitation: 141mm Dec Precipitation: 55mm
Precipitation

El Tarra is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 993mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 83mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 141mm of rainfall. October and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 42mm. That's 99mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) 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: 9km/h Feb Wind Speed: 9km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

El Tarra is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap 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 Tarra, which began on March 20, 2026. El Tarra sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in August at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 19°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 20 to 30°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 284mm for the season, averaging 95mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 32°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 190mm for the season, averaging 63mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 20 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 369mm across the season with a monthly average of 123mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 19 to 28°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 150mm over the season and a monthly average of 50mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 23°
Feb 23°
Mar 23°
Apr 24°
May 25°
Jun 25°
Jul 25°
Aug 25°
Sep 25°
Oct 24°
Nov 24°
Dec 23°

The best time to visit El Tarra is during January, February, March, May, June, July and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 64mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. 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 Tarra 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
19 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
42 mm
0 cm
Feb
19 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
20 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Apr
20 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
105 mm
0 cm
May
21 °C
30 °C
8 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Jun
21 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
60 mm
0 cm
Jul
20 °C
31 °C
11 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
32 °C
11 km/h
71 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
32 °C
9 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Oct
20 °C
30 °C
7 km/h
141 mm
0 cm
Nov
20 °C
29 °C
7 km/h
141 mm
0 cm
Dec
19 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
55 mm
0 cm
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