Climate Insights for La Chaparrera
Yopal, Casanare, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in La Chaparrera is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,268 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 253 mm of rainfall. La Chaparrera sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in La Chaparrera is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 49.9 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 10 in of rainfall. La Chaparrera sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
La Chaparrera sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 33°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.La Chaparrera sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 69°F to 91°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 69°F and an average of 75°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
La Chaparrera is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,268 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 106 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 253 mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 8 mm. That's 245 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 Chaparrera is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 49.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.2 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 10 in of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.3 in. That's 9.6 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
La Chaparrera is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 4km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.La Chaparrera is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph 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 5mph in winter, 3mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit La Chaparrera is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 84 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 21°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit La Chaparrera is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.3 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 91°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 69°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for La Chaparrera 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 Chaparrera 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.