Climate Insights for San Rafael

Cravo Norte, Arauca, Colombia

Hottest
March
34°C peak93°F peak
Coldest
July
23°C low73°F low
Wettest
June
284 mm rain11.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in San Rafael is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,713 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 284 mm of rainfall. San Rafael sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in San Rafael is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 67.4 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 11.2 in of rainfall. San Rafael sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 23°FebMax: 34°Average: 29°Min: 25°MarMax: 34°Average: 29°Min: 25°AprMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 24°MayMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 24°JunMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 23°JulMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 23°AugMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°SepMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°OctMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°NovMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°DecMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 90°FAverage: 82°FMin: 74°FFebMax: 93°FAverage: 84°FMin: 76°FMarMax: 93°FAverage: 84°FMin: 77°FAprMax: 89°FAverage: 82°FMin: 76°FMayMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FJunMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°FJulMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FAugMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FSepMax: 88°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FOctMax: 88°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FNovMax: 88°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FDecMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°F
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San Rafael sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°C to 34°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.San Rafael sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 73°F to 93°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 93°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 19mmFebPrecipitation: 8mmMarPrecipitation: 47mmAprPrecipitation: 170mmMayPrecipitation: 277mmJunPrecipitation: 284mmJulPrecipitation: 248mmAugPrecipitation: 190mmSepPrecipitation: 160mmOctPrecipitation: 160mmNovPrecipitation: 124mmDecPrecipitation: 26mm
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0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.7inFebPrecipitation: 0.3inMarPrecipitation: 1.8inAprPrecipitation: 6.7inMayPrecipitation: 10.9inJunPrecipitation: 11.2inJulPrecipitation: 9.8inAugPrecipitation: 7.5inSepPrecipitation: 6.3inOctPrecipitation: 6.3inNovPrecipitation: 4.9inDecPrecipitation: 1in
Precipitation

San Rafael is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,713 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 143 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 284 mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 8 mm. That's 275 mm less than June, 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 Rafael is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 67.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.6 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 11.2 in of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.3 in. That's 10.8 in less than June, 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/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

San Rafael is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 5km/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 10km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.San Rafael is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 3mph 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 6mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for San Rafael 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 Rafael 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
23 °C74 °F
32 °C90 °F
10 km/h6 mph
19 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
25 °C76 °F
34 °C93 °F
10 km/h6 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
25 °C77 °F
34 °C93 °F
8 km/h5 mph
47 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
24 °C76 °F
32 °C89 °F
6 km/h4 mph
170 mm6.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C75 °F
30 °C87 °F
6 km/h3 mph
277 mm10.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C74 °F
29 °C85 °F
6 km/h4 mph
284 mm11.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C73 °F
29 °C85 °F
6 km/h4 mph
248 mm9.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C74 °F
30 °C87 °F
6 km/h4 mph
190 mm7.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C75 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
160 mm6.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C75 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h3 mph
160 mm6.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
24 °C75 °F
31 °C88 °F
7 km/h5 mph
124 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
24 °C75 °F
32 °C89 °F
9 km/h6 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in