Climate Insights for Nueva Granada

Galeras, Departamento de Sucre, Colombia

Hottest
February
36°C peak
Coldest
November
24°C low
Wettest
May
232mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Nueva Granada is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1686mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 232mm of rainfall. Nueva Granada 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: 34° Average: 29° Min: 25° Feb Max: 36° Average: 30° Min: 26° Mar Max: 35° Average: 30° Min: 26° Apr Max: 34° Average: 29° Min: 26° May Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 25° Jun Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 25° Jul Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 25° Aug Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 25° Sep Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 25° Oct Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 25° Nov Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Dec Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 25°
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Nueva Granada sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 24°C to 36°C. February is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 30°C. November is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 27°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: 23mm Feb Precipitation: 12mm Mar Precipitation: 42mm Apr Precipitation: 163mm May Precipitation: 232mm Jun Precipitation: 201mm Jul Precipitation: 190mm Aug Precipitation: 203mm Sep Precipitation: 198mm Oct Precipitation: 204mm Nov Precipitation: 171mm Dec Precipitation: 47mm
Precipitation

Nueva Granada is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1686mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 140mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 232mm of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 12mm. That's 220mm 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: 12km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 11km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Nueva Granada is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 10km/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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Nueva Granada, which began on March 20, 2026. Nueva Granada sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in February at around 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in November near 24°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 25 to 35°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 437mm across the season with a monthly average of 146mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 33°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 594mm across the season with a monthly average of 198mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 24 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 573mm across the season with a monthly average of 191mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 25 to 36°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 82mm over the season and a monthly average of 27mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/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 Nueva Granada 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
25 °C
34 °C
12 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Feb
26 °C
36 °C
14 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
26 °C
35 °C
15 km/h
42 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
34 °C
12 km/h
163 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
32 °C
10 km/h
232 mm
0 cm
Jun
25 °C
32 °C
10 km/h
201 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
33 °C
11 km/h
190 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
33 °C
11 km/h
203 mm
0 cm
Sep
25 °C
32 °C
11 km/h
198 mm
0 cm
Oct
25 °C
32 °C
10 km/h
204 mm
0 cm
Nov
24 °C
31 °C
10 km/h
171 mm
0 cm
Dec
25 °C
33 °C
10 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
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