Climate Insights for Pelaya

Pelaya, Departamento del Cesar, Colombia

Hottest
June
10°C peak
Coldest
December
3°C low
Wettest
July
33mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Pelaya is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 178mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Pelaya sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 8° Average: 7° Min: 7° Feb Max: 6° Average: 6° Min: 5° Mar Max: 8° Average: 7° Min: 7° Apr Max: 9° Average: 8° Min: 8° May Max: 9° Average: 9° Min: 8° Jun Max: 10° Average: 10° Min: 9° Jul Max: 8° Average: 7° Min: 7° Aug Max: 8° Average: 7° Min: 7° Sep Max: 10° Average: 9° Min: 8° Oct Max: 9° Average: 8° Min: 7° Nov Max: 6° Average: 5° Min: 4° Dec Max: 7° Average: 5° Min: 3°
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Average
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Pelaya has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. June is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 10°C with a mean of 10°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 33mm Feb Precipitation: 33mm Mar Precipitation: 9mm Apr Precipitation: 4mm May Precipitation: 11mm Jun Precipitation: 33mm Jul Precipitation: 33mm Aug Precipitation: 12mm Sep Precipitation: 4mm Oct Precipitation: 3mm Nov Precipitation: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 2mm
Precipitation

Pelaya is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 178mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 15mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. February and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 2mm. That's 31mm less than January, 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Pelaya 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 March, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

Seasons

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

16 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Pelaya, which began on June 21, 2026. Pelaya sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in June at around 10°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 3°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 7 to 9°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 23mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 7 to 10°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 77mm over the season and a monthly average of 26mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 4 to 10°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 10mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 8°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 68mm over the season and a monthly average of 23mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/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 Pelaya 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
7 °C
8 °C
5 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Feb
5 °C
6 °C
7 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Mar
7 °C
8 °C
9 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Apr
8 °C
9 °C
8 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
May
8 °C
9 °C
6 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Jun
9 °C
10 °C
5 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Jul
7 °C
8 °C
5 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
8 °C
3 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
8 °C
10 °C
4 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Oct
7 °C
9 °C
2 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Nov
4 °C
6 °C
3 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Dec
3 °C
7 °C
4 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
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