Climate Insights for Catamayo

The climate in Catamayo is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1471mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 253mm of rainfall. Catamayo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Catamayo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 18°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Catamayo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1471mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 123mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 253mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 29mm. That's 224mm less than March, 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.

Catamayo 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 August, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/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 15km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Catamayo, which began on March 20, 2026. Catamayo sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in September at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 13°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Catamayo is during May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 59mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Catamayo 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.