Climate Overview
The climate in San José del Guaviare is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 328mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. San José del Guaviare sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year. Light snow can occur between February and December.
Temperature
San José del Guaviare has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 7°C with a mean of 5°C. April is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
San José del Guaviare is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 328mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 27mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 7mm. That's 26mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between February and December, totalling around 26cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 11cm.
Wind
San José del Guaviare 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 January, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
16 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in San José del Guaviare, which began on June 21, 2026. San José del Guaviare sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in July at around 7°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in April near 1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from 1 to 6°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 73mm over the season and a monthly average of 24mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.
Summer
Temperatures range from 2 to 7°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 4 to 7°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 69mm over the season and a monthly average of 23mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.
Winter
Temperatures range from 2 to 4°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 89mm over the season and a monthly average of 30mm. Expect around 11cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for San José del Guaviare 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.
