Climate Insights for Maicao

Maicao, Departamento de La Guajira, Colombia

Hottest
August
34°C peak
Coldest
January
23°C low
Wettest
October
201mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Maicao is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1180mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 201mm of rainfall. Maicao 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 23°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Feb Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 23° Mar Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Apr Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 25° May Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 25° Jun Max: 33° Average: 29° Min: 25° Jul Max: 33° Average: 29° Min: 26° Aug Max: 34° Average: 29° Min: 26° Sep Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 25° Oct Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 24° Nov Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Dec Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24°
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Maicao sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°C to 34°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 29mm Feb Precipitation: 23mm Mar Precipitation: 27mm Apr Precipitation: 54mm May Precipitation: 127mm Jun Precipitation: 125mm Jul Precipitation: 81mm Aug Precipitation: 138mm Sep Precipitation: 167mm Oct Precipitation: 201mm Nov Precipitation: 154mm Dec Precipitation: 54mm
Precipitation

Maicao is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1180mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 98mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 201mm of rainfall. September and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 23mm. That's 178mm 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: 17km/h Feb Wind Speed: 19km/h Mar Wind Speed: 18km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 18km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 11km/h Nov Wind Speed: 12km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

Maicao is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/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 Maicao, which began on March 20, 2026. Maicao 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 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 23°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 24 to 33°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 209mm for the season, averaging 70mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 34°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 344mm across the season with a monthly average of 115mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 24 to 33°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 522mm across the season with a monthly average of 174mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 23 to 31°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 106mm over the season and a monthly average of 35mm. 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 Maicao 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
23 °C
30 °C
17 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Feb
23 °C
31 °C
19 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
24 °C
31 °C
18 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
Apr
25 °C
33 °C
16 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
33 °C
15 km/h
127 mm
0 cm
Jun
25 °C
33 °C
16 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
33 °C
18 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
34 °C
14 km/h
138 mm
0 cm
Sep
25 °C
33 °C
12 km/h
167 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
32 °C
11 km/h
201 mm
0 cm
Nov
24 °C
31 °C
12 km/h
154 mm
0 cm
Dec
24 °C
31 °C
16 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
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