Climate Insights for Valledupar

The climate in Valledupar is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 164mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 28mm of rainfall. Valledupar is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: January, February, March. The coldest months are December, November, October, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Valledupar sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 29°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.

Valledupar is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 164mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 14mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 28mm of rainfall. January and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 4mm. That's 24mm less than February, 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.

Valledupar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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 6km/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 6km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Valledupar, which began on June 21, 2026. Valledupar 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 January at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 18°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

The best time to visit Valledupar is during September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 9mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Valledupar 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.