Climate Insights for Fonseca

Fonseca, Departamento de La Guajira, Colombia

Hottest
August
30°C peak
Coldest
January
19°C low
Wettest
May
317mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Fonseca is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 2238mm of precipitation falls per year. Fonseca receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Fonseca is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19° Feb Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 19° Mar Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° Apr Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° May Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Jun Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 21° Jul Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Aug Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Sep Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 21° Oct Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 21° Nov Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Dec Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 20°
Max
Average
Min

Fonseca sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 30°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°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. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 47mm Feb Precipitation: 55mm Mar Precipitation: 116mm Apr Precipitation: 258mm May Precipitation: 317mm Jun Precipitation: 196mm Jul Precipitation: 199mm Aug Precipitation: 221mm Sep Precipitation: 237mm Oct Precipitation: 294mm Nov Precipitation: 229mm Dec Precipitation: 70mm
Precipitation

Fonseca is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2238mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 186mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 317mm of rainfall. October and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 47mm. That's 269mm less than May, 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Fonseca is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 6km/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 Fonseca, which began on March 20, 2026. Fonseca 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 August at around 30°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 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 691mm across the season with a monthly average of 230mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 615mm across the season with a monthly average of 205mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 21 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 760mm across the season with a monthly average of 253mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 19 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 171mm for the season, averaging 57mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/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 24°
Apr 24°
May 25°
Jun 25°
Jul 25°
Aug 25°
Sep 25°
Oct 24°
Nov 24°
Dec 23°

The best time to visit Fonseca is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 57mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°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 Fonseca 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
10 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
Feb
19 °C
29 °C
11 km/h
55 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
20 °C
29 °C
11 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
Apr
21 °C
28 °C
8 km/h
258 mm
0 cm
May
22 °C
29 °C
6 km/h
317 mm
0 cm
Jun
21 °C
29 °C
7 km/h
196 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
30 °C
8 km/h
199 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
30 °C
7 km/h
221 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
29 °C
6 km/h
237 mm
0 cm
Oct
21 °C
29 °C
6 km/h
294 mm
0 cm
Nov
21 °C
28 °C
7 km/h
229 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
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