Climate Insights for San Alberto

San Alberto, Departamento del Cesar, Colombia

Hottest
January
22°C peak
Coldest
November
-1°C low
Wettest
November
33mm rain
Best to Visit
January
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in San Alberto is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 116mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. San Alberto sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 11° Feb Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 9° Mar Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 7° Apr Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 5° May Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 4° Jun Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 5° Jul Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 6° Aug Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 5° Sep Max: 3° Average: 1° Min: 0° Oct Max: 4° Average: 2° Min: 0° Nov Max: 2° Average: 1° Min: -1° Dec Max: 6° Average: 4° Min: 2°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in San Alberto vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is November, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 2mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 6mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 7mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

San Alberto is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 116mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 33mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. That's 33mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

San Alberto is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, 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 3km/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 San Alberto, which began on June 21, 2026. San Alberto sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced. Temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in January at around 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in November near -1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (16 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 4 to 18°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 0mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 5 to 13°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 15mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -1 to 4°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 72mm over the season and a monthly average of 24mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 22°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 28mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 18°
Feb 15°
Mar 13°
Apr 11°
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit San Alberto is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 0mm per month. By contrast, November can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -1°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for San Alberto 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
11 °C
22 °C
2 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Feb
9 °C
19 °C
2 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Mar
7 °C
18 °C
2 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Apr
5 °C
16 °C
2 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
May
4 °C
13 °C
2 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Jun
5 °C
12 °C
3 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Jul
6 °C
13 °C
2 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Aug
5 °C
11 °C
4 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
0 °C
3 °C
4 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Oct
0 °C
4 °C
3 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Nov
-1 °C
2 °C
5 km/h
33 mm
1 cm
Dec
2 °C
6 °C
5 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
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