Climate Insights for El Retiro

La Macarena, Departamento del Meta, Colombia

Hottest
February
33°C peak
Coldest
July
21°C low
Wettest
June
343mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in El Retiro is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2741mm of precipitation falls per year. El Retiro receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. El Retiro sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 22° Feb Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 23° Mar Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Apr Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 22° May Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Jun Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Jul Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Aug Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Sep Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Oct Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Nov Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Dec Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22°
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El Retiro sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 33°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 24°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 118mm Feb Precipitation: 145mm Mar Precipitation: 303mm Apr Precipitation: 317mm May Precipitation: 325mm Jun Precipitation: 343mm Jul Precipitation: 264mm Aug Precipitation: 133mm Sep Precipitation: 140mm Oct Precipitation: 242mm Nov Precipitation: 267mm Dec Precipitation: 144mm
Precipitation

El Retiro is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2741mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 228mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 343mm of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 118mm. That's 225mm less than June, 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

El Retiro 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 February, 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 0km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

84 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in El Retiro, which began on June 21, 2026. El Retiro 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 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 21°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 84 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 22 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 944mm across the season with a monthly average of 315mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 740mm across the season with a monthly average of 247mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 650mm across the season with a monthly average of 217mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 22 to 33°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 406mm across the season with a monthly average of 135mm. 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 El Retiro 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
22 °C
32 °C
1 km/h
118 mm
0 cm
Feb
23 °C
33 °C
1 km/h
145 mm
0 cm
Mar
22 °C
31 °C
1 km/h
303 mm
0 cm
Apr
22 °C
30 °C
1 km/h
317 mm
0 cm
May
22 °C
29 °C
1 km/h
325 mm
0 cm
Jun
21 °C
28 °C
1 km/h
343 mm
0 cm
Jul Current
21 °C
28 °C
1 km/h
264 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
30 °C
1 km/h
133 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
31 °C
1 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
Oct
22 °C
31 °C
1 km/h
242 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
31 °C
1 km/h
267 mm
0 cm
Dec
22 °C
31 °C
1 km/h
144 mm
0 cm
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