Climate Insights for San Cristobal
Municipio San Cristóbal, Tachira State, Venezuela
Climate Overview
The climate in San Cristobal is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 924 mm of precipitation falls per year. San Cristobal receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. San Cristobal sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in San Cristobal is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 70°F and approximately 36.4 in of precipitation falls per year. San Cristobal receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. San Cristobal sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
San Cristobal has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.San Cristobal has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 61°F and an average of 69°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
San Cristobal is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 924 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 77 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 125 mm of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 37 mm. That's 88 mm less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.San Cristobal is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 4.9 in of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.5 in. That's 3.5 in less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
San Cristobal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.San Cristobal is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit San Cristobal is during January, February, June, July, August, September and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 49 mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit San Cristobal is during January, February, June, July, August, September and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.9 in per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for San Cristobal 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 Cristobal 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.