Climate Insights for San Andrés
Climate Overview
The climate in San Andrés is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 7,846 mm of precipitation falls per year. San Andrés receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. San Andrés sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in San Andrés is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 308.9 in of precipitation falls per year. San Andrés receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. San Andrés sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
San Andrés has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. November is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.San Andrés has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. November is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
San Andrés is a very wet location, receiving approximately 7,846 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 654 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 1,148 mm of rainfall. November and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 127 mm. That's 1,021 mm less than October, 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 Andrés is a very wet location, receiving approximately 308.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25.7 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 45.2 in of rainfall. November and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 5 in. That's 40.2 in less than October, 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
San Andrés is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.San Andrés 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 October, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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 San Andrés 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 Andrés 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.