Climate Insights for Santiago

San Sebastián, Cauca, Colombia

Hottest
October
19°C peak67°F peak
Coldest
August
9°C low49°F low
Wettest
March
242 mm rain9.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Santiago is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 1,789 mm of precipitation falls per year. Santiago receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santiago sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Santiago is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 70.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Santiago receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santiago sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 10°FebMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 11°MarMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 11°AprMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 11°MayMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 11°JunMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 10°JulMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 10°AugMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 9°SepMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 10°OctMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 10°NovMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 11°DecMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 11°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 66°FAverage: 57°FMin: 50°FFebMax: 66°FAverage: 58°FMin: 51°FMarMax: 66°FAverage: 58°FMin: 51°FAprMax: 66°FAverage: 58°FMin: 52°FMayMax: 65°FAverage: 58°FMin: 52°FJunMax: 64°FAverage: 56°FMin: 50°FJulMax: 63°FAverage: 56°FMin: 50°FAugMax: 64°FAverage: 56°FMin: 49°FSepMax: 67°FAverage: 57°FMin: 49°FOctMax: 67°FAverage: 57°FMin: 50°FNovMax: 66°FAverage: 58°FMin: 51°FDecMax: 66°FAverage: 57°FMin: 51°F
Max
Average
Min

Santiago has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 14°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Santiago has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 67°F with a mean of 57°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 49°F and an average of 56°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 155mmFebPrecipitation: 181mmMarPrecipitation: 242mmAprPrecipitation: 205mmMayPrecipitation: 164mmJunPrecipitation: 121mmJulPrecipitation: 88mmAugPrecipitation: 59mmSepPrecipitation: 62mmOctPrecipitation: 140mmNovPrecipitation: 206mmDecPrecipitation: 165mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.1inFebPrecipitation: 7.1inMarPrecipitation: 9.5inAprPrecipitation: 8.1inMayPrecipitation: 6.5inJunPrecipitation: 4.7inJulPrecipitation: 3.5inAugPrecipitation: 2.3inSepPrecipitation: 2.4inOctPrecipitation: 5.5inNovPrecipitation: 8.1inDecPrecipitation: 6.5in
Precipitation

Santiago is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,789 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 149 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 242 mm of rainfall. November and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 59 mm. That's 183 mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Santiago is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 70.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.9 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 9.5 in of rainfall. November and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2.3 in. That's 7.2 in less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Santiago 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 July, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Santiago is relatively calm, 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 July, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 3mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santiago 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 Santiago 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
10 °C50 °F
19 °C66 °F
6 km/h4 mph
155 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
11 °C51 °F
19 °C66 °F
5 km/h3 mph
181 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
11 °C51 °F
19 °C66 °F
5 km/h3 mph
242 mm9.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C52 °F
19 °C66 °F
6 km/h4 mph
205 mm8.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
11 °C52 °F
19 °C65 °F
7 km/h4 mph
164 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
10 °C50 °F
18 °C64 °F
8 km/h5 mph
121 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
10 °C50 °F
17 °C63 °F
10 km/h6 mph
88 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
9 °C49 °F
18 °C64 °F
10 km/h6 mph
59 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C49 °F
19 °C67 °F
9 km/h5 mph
62 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C50 °F
19 °C67 °F
6 km/h4 mph
140 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
11 °C51 °F
19 °C66 °F
5 km/h3 mph
206 mm8.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
11 °C51 °F
19 °C66 °F
5 km/h3 mph
165 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in