Climate Insights for San Juan del Cesar

San Juan del Cesar, Departamento de La Guajira, Colombia

Hottest
August
30°C peak
Coldest
January
19°C low
Wettest
May
336mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in San Juan del Cesar is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 2322mm of precipitation falls per year. San Juan del Cesar receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. San Juan del Cesar is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19° Feb Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 19° Mar Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° Apr Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° May Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Jun Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 21° Jul Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Aug Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Sep Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 21° Oct Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Nov Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Dec Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 20°
Max
Average
Min

San Juan del Cesar sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 30°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 51mm Feb Precipitation: 56mm Mar Precipitation: 117mm Apr Precipitation: 280mm May Precipitation: 336mm Jun Precipitation: 210mm Jul Precipitation: 199mm Aug Precipitation: 230mm Sep Precipitation: 246mm Oct Precipitation: 289mm Nov Precipitation: 233mm Dec Precipitation: 76mm
Precipitation

San Juan del Cesar is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2322mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 193mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 336mm of rainfall. October and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 51mm. That's 286mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

San Juan del Cesar 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 7km/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. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 4km/h in summer, 3km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in San Juan del Cesar, which began on September 23, 2026. San Juan del Cesar is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 19°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 20 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 733mm across the season with a monthly average of 244mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 638mm across the season with a monthly average of 213mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 21 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 768mm across the season with a monthly average of 256mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 19 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 182mm for the season, averaging 61mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 23°
Feb 23°
Mar 24°
Apr 24°
May 25°
Jun 25°
Jul 25°
Aug 25°
Sep 24°
Oct 24°
Nov 24°
Dec 23°

The best time to visit San Juan del Cesar is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 61mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for San Juan del Cesar 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
19 °C
28 °C
6 km/h
51 mm
0 cm
Feb
19 °C
29 °C
7 km/h
56 mm
0 cm
Mar
20 °C
29 °C
6 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
Apr
21 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
280 mm
0 cm
May
22 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
336 mm
0 cm
Jun
21 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
210 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
30 °C
4 km/h
199 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
30 °C
3 km/h
230 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
21 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
246 mm
0 cm
Oct
21 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
289 mm
0 cm
Nov
21 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
233 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
76 mm
0 cm
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