Climate Insights for Galapa

Galapa, Departamento del Atlántico, Colombia
Hottest
May
29°C peak
Coldest
January
26°C low
Wettest
October
357mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Galapa is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1307mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 357mm of rainfall. Galapa 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 January, November, February, when temperatures can drop to 26°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: 26° Feb Max: 27° Average: 27° Min: 26° Mar Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Apr Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 27° May Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Jun Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Jul Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Aug Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Sep Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Oct Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Nov Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Dec Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 27°
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Galapa has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 27°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 1mm Apr Precipitation: 66mm May Precipitation: 97mm Jun Precipitation: 152mm Jul Precipitation: 76mm Aug Precipitation: 68mm Sep Precipitation: 194mm Oct Precipitation: 357mm Nov Precipitation: 259mm Dec Precipitation: 36mm
Precipitation

Galapa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1307mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 109mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 357mm of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0mm. That's 357mm 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: 9km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Galapa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 10km/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 7km/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 9km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 5km/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 Galapa, which began on June 21, 2026. Galapa 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 January near 26°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 64 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 26 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 164mm for the season, averaging 55mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 27 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 296mm for the season, averaging 99mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 26 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 811mm across the season with a monthly average of 270mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 37mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/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 Galapa 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
26 °C
27 °C
9 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Feb
26 °C
27 °C
10 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Mar
26 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Apr
27 °C
28 °C
7 km/h
66 mm
0 cm
May
27 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
Jun
27 °C
29 °C
5 km/h
152 mm
0 cm
Jul Current
27 °C
29 °C
6 km/h
76 mm
0 cm
Aug
27 °C
29 °C
5 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Sep
27 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
194 mm
0 cm
Oct
26 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
357 mm
0 cm
Nov
26 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
259 mm
0 cm
Dec
27 °C
28 °C
7 km/h
36 mm
0 cm
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