Climate Insights for Santa Sofía

Santa Sofía, Departamento de Boyacá, Colombia

Hottest
May
21°C peak
Coldest
January
11°C low
Wettest
April
277mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Santa Sofía is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 2374mm of precipitation falls per year. Santa Sofía receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santa Sofía sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 11° Feb Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 11° Mar Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12° Apr Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12° May Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 13° Jun Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12° Jul Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12° Aug Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 11° Sep Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 11° Oct Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12° Nov Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12° Dec Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 11°
Max
Average
Min

Santa Sofía has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 17°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 134mm Feb Precipitation: 165mm Mar Precipitation: 266mm Apr Precipitation: 277mm May Precipitation: 256mm Jun Precipitation: 175mm Jul Precipitation: 133mm Aug Precipitation: 126mm Sep Precipitation: 174mm Oct Precipitation: 248mm Nov Precipitation: 254mm Dec Precipitation: 165mm
Precipitation

Santa Sofía is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2374mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 198mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 277mm of rainfall. March and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 126mm. That's 151mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Santa Sofía 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 January, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Santa Sofía, which began on March 20, 2026. Santa Sofía sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in May at around 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 12 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 799mm across the season with a monthly average of 266mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 434mm across the season with a monthly average of 145mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 11 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 677mm across the season with a monthly average of 226mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 11 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 464mm across the season with a monthly average of 155mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santa Sofía 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
21 °C
8 km/h
134 mm
0 cm
Feb
11 °C
20 °C
8 km/h
165 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
12 °C
20 °C
7 km/h
266 mm
0 cm
Apr
12 °C
21 °C
7 km/h
277 mm
0 cm
May
13 °C
21 °C
6 km/h
256 mm
0 cm
Jun
12 °C
21 °C
7 km/h
175 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
21 °C
7 km/h
133 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
21 °C
7 km/h
126 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
21 °C
7 km/h
174 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
21 °C
7 km/h
248 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
20 °C
7 km/h
254 mm
0 cm
Dec
11 °C
21 °C
7 km/h
165 mm
0 cm
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