Climate Insights for Bolívar

Bolívar, Departamento de Santander, Colombia

Hottest
February
24°C peak
Coldest
January
14°C low
Wettest
May
444mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bolívar is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 3232mm of precipitation falls per year. Bolívar receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bolívar sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 14° Feb Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 15° Mar Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 16° Apr Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° May Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 16° Jun Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Jul Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Aug Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Sep Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Oct Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Nov Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Dec Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

Bolívar has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 20°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 113mm Feb Precipitation: 121mm Mar Precipitation: 276mm Apr Precipitation: 338mm May Precipitation: 444mm Jun Precipitation: 337mm Jul Precipitation: 304mm Aug Precipitation: 231mm Sep Precipitation: 317mm Oct Precipitation: 354mm Nov Precipitation: 243mm Dec Precipitation: 156mm
Precipitation

Bolívar is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3232mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 269mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 444mm of rainfall. October and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 113mm. That's 331mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 1km/h Feb Wind Speed: 1km/h Mar Wind Speed: 1km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 1km/h
Wind Speed

Bolívar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 1km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

90 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Bolívar, which began on June 21, 2026. Bolívar sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in February at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 14°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 90 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 16 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1058mm across the season with a monthly average of 353mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 872mm across the season with a monthly average of 291mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 15 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 913mm across the season with a monthly average of 304mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 14 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 390mm across the season with a monthly average of 130mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bolívar 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
14 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
121 mm
0 cm
Mar
16 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
276 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
338 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
444 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
15 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
337 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
304 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
231 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
317 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
354 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
243 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
156 mm
0 cm
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