Climate Insights for La Candelaria

Orocué, Casanare, Colombia

Hottest
February
34°C peak93°F peak
Coldest
July
23°C low73°F low
Wettest
May
312 mm rain12.3 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in La Candelaria is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,766 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 312 mm of rainfall. La Candelaria sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in La Candelaria is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 69.5 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 12.3 in of rainfall. La Candelaria sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 24°FebMax: 34°Average: 29°Min: 25°MarMax: 33°Average: 29°Min: 25°AprMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°MayMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 24°JunMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 23°JulMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 23°AugMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°SepMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°OctMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°NovMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°DecMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 24°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 91°FAverage: 83°FMin: 75°FFebMax: 93°FAverage: 85°FMin: 77°FMarMax: 92°FAverage: 84°FMin: 77°FAprMax: 88°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FMayMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FJunMax: 84°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FJulMax: 84°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FSepMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FOctMax: 88°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FNovMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FDecMax: 90°FAverage: 82°FMin: 75°F
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La Candelaria sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°C to 34°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.La Candelaria sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 73°F to 93°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 93°F and the mean temperature sits around 85°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 15mmFebPrecipitation: 14mmMarPrecipitation: 64mmAprPrecipitation: 214mmMayPrecipitation: 312mmJunPrecipitation: 308mmJulPrecipitation: 249mmAugPrecipitation: 134mmSepPrecipitation: 141mmOctPrecipitation: 152mmNovPrecipitation: 135mmDecPrecipitation: 30mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.6inFebPrecipitation: 0.5inMarPrecipitation: 2.5inAprPrecipitation: 8.4inMayPrecipitation: 12.3inJunPrecipitation: 12.1inJulPrecipitation: 9.8inAugPrecipitation: 5.3inSepPrecipitation: 5.6inOctPrecipitation: 6inNovPrecipitation: 5.3inDecPrecipitation: 1.2in
Precipitation

La Candelaria is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,766 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 147 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 312 mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 14 mm. That's 298 mm 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.La Candelaria is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 69.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.8 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 12.3 in of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.6 in. That's 11.7 in 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/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

La Candelaria 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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6km/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 12km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.La Candelaria is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 3mph 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 7mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for La Candelaria 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 La Candelaria 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
24 °C75 °F
33 °C91 °F
11 km/h7 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
25 °C77 °F
34 °C93 °F
12 km/h7 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
25 °C77 °F
33 °C92 °F
9 km/h5 mph
64 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
24 °C75 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h4 mph
214 mm8.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C74 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h4 mph
312 mm12.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C73 °F
29 °C84 °F
6 km/h4 mph
308 mm12.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C73 °F
29 °C84 °F
6 km/h4 mph
249 mm9.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C74 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h4 mph
134 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C74 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h4 mph
141 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C75 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h4 mph
152 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
24 °C75 °F
31 °C88 °F
8 km/h5 mph
135 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
24 °C75 °F
32 °C90 °F
11 km/h7 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in