Climate Insights for Buenaventura
Climate Overview
The climate in Buenaventura is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 814 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 141 mm of rainfall. Buenaventura is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.The climate in Buenaventura is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 32 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 5.6 in of rainfall. Buenaventura is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 70°F.
Temperature
Buenaventura sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 35°C. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Buenaventura sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 70°F to 95°F. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 95°F and an average of 85°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 70°F and an average of 77°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Buenaventura is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 814 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 68 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 141 mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 11 mm. That's 130 mm less than May, 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.Buenaventura is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 32 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.7 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 5.6 in of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.4 in. That's 5.1 in less than May, 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
Buenaventura is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Buenaventura is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Buenaventura 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 Buenaventura 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.