Climate Insights for San José del Oriente
La Paz, Cesar, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in San José del Oriente is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 6,155 mm of precipitation falls per year. San José del Oriente receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. San José del Oriente is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, July, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.The climate in San José del Oriente is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 242.3 in of precipitation falls per year. San José del Oriente receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. San José del Oriente is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, July, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 60°F.
Temperature
San José del Oriente has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 21°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.San José del Oriente has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 69°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 60°F and an average of 67°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
San José del Oriente is a very wet location, receiving approximately 6,155 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 513 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 973 mm of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 110 mm. That's 863 mm less than April, 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.San José del Oriente is a very wet location, receiving approximately 242.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 20.2 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 38.3 in of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 4.3 in. That's 34 in less than April, 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
San José del Oriente is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.San José del Oriente is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for San José del Oriente 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for San José del Oriente based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.