Climate Insights for Ciénaga

Ciénaga, Departamento del Magdalena, Colombia
Hottest
May
29°C peak
Coldest
November
25°C low
Wettest
October
418mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Ciénaga is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1675mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 418mm of rainfall. Ciénaga is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, August. The coldest months are November, October, January, when temperatures can drop to 25°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 27° Min: 25° Feb Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Mar Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Apr Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° May Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 26° Jun Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Jul Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Aug Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Sep Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Oct Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 25° Nov Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 25° Dec Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26°
Max
Average
Min

Ciénaga has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. November is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

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: 5mm Feb Precipitation: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 3mm Apr Precipitation: 212mm May Precipitation: 130mm Jun Precipitation: 128mm Jul Precipitation: 79mm Aug Precipitation: 70mm Sep Precipitation: 192mm Oct Precipitation: 418mm Nov Precipitation: 395mm Dec Precipitation: 41mm
Precipitation

Ciénaga is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1675mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 140mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 418mm of rainfall. November and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1mm. That's 417mm 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

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Ciénaga is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 5km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 4km/h in summer, 3km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

64 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Ciénaga, which began on June 21, 2026. Ciénaga is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in May at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in November near 25°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 64 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 26 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 345mm across the season with a monthly average of 115mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 27 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 277mm for the season, averaging 92mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 25 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1005mm across the season with a monthly average of 335mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 25 to 28°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 47mm over the season and a monthly average of 16mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/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 Ciénaga 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
25 °C
27 °C
7 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Feb
26 °C
28 °C
8 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Mar
26 °C
28 °C
8 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
212 mm
0 cm
May
26 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
130 mm
0 cm
Jun
27 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
128 mm
0 cm
Jul Current
27 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
Aug
27 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
Sep
26 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
192 mm
0 cm
Oct
25 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
418 mm
0 cm
Nov
25 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
395 mm
0 cm
Dec
26 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
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