Climate Insights for Taparal

Carmen del Darién (Curbaradó), Chocó, Colombia

Hottest
February
33°C peak92°F peak
Coldest
November
23°C low74°F low
Wettest
July
608 mm rain23.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Taparal is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 4,581 mm of precipitation falls per year. Taparal receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Taparal sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Taparal is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 180.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Taparal receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Taparal sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°FebMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 24°MarMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 24°AprMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°MayMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°JunMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 24°JulMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 24°AugMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 24°SepMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 24°OctMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°NovMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°DecMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FFebMax: 92°FAverage: 82°FMin: 75°FMarMax: 91°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FAprMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FMayMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FJunMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FJulMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 75°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 75°FOctMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FNovMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°FDecMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°F
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Taparal has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. November 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.Taparal has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. November is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 74°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mm600mm650mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 116mmFebPrecipitation: 87mmMarPrecipitation: 184mmAprPrecipitation: 320mmMayPrecipitation: 504mmJunPrecipitation: 499mmJulPrecipitation: 608mmAugPrecipitation: 508mmSepPrecipitation: 473mmOctPrecipitation: 555mmNovPrecipitation: 487mmDecPrecipitation: 240mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.6inFebPrecipitation: 3.4inMarPrecipitation: 7.2inAprPrecipitation: 12.6inMayPrecipitation: 19.8inJunPrecipitation: 19.6inJulPrecipitation: 23.9inAugPrecipitation: 20inSepPrecipitation: 18.6inOctPrecipitation: 21.8inNovPrecipitation: 19.2inDecPrecipitation: 9.4in
Precipitation

Taparal is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4,581 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 382 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 608 mm of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 87 mm. That's 520 mm less than July, 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.Taparal is a very wet location, receiving approximately 180.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 15 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 23.9 in of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3.4 in. That's 20.5 in less than July, 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: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Taparal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 December, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Taparal 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 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Taparal 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 Taparal 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 °C89 °F
5 km/h3 mph
116 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
24 °C75 °F
33 °C92 °F
6 km/h3 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C75 °F
33 °C91 °F
5 km/h3 mph
184 mm7.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
24 °C75 °F
31 °C89 °F
4 km/h2 mph
320 mm12.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C75 °F
31 °C87 °F
4 km/h2 mph
504 mm19.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
24 °C75 °F
30 °C87 °F
4 km/h3 mph
499 mm19.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C75 °F
30 °C87 °F
4 km/h3 mph
608 mm23.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C75 °F
30 °C86 °F
4 km/h3 mph
508 mm20 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C75 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
473 mm18.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C74 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
555 mm21.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
23 °C74 °F
30 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
487 mm19.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C74 °F
31 °C87 °F
4 km/h2 mph
240 mm9.4 in
0 cm0 in