Climate Insights for La Unión

La Unión, Departamento de Nariño, Colombia

Hottest
August
26°C peak
Coldest
September
15°C low
Wettest
May
474mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in La Unión is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 4072mm of precipitation falls per year. La Unión receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. La Unión sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

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La Unión sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 26°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°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 500mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 311mm Feb Precipitation: 322mm Mar Precipitation: 445mm Apr Precipitation: 467mm May Precipitation: 474mm Jun Precipitation: 323mm Jul Precipitation: 171mm Aug Precipitation: 110mm Sep Precipitation: 210mm Oct Precipitation: 374mm Nov Precipitation: 428mm Dec Precipitation: 436mm
Precipitation

La Unión is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4072mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 339mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 474mm of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 110mm. That's 364mm 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

La Unión 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 August, averaging 1km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in La Unión, which began on June 21, 2026. La Unión sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in August at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in September near 15°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 15 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1386mm across the season with a monthly average of 462mm. 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 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 604mm across the season with a monthly average of 201mm. 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 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1013mm across the season with a monthly average of 338mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 15 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1069mm across the season with a monthly average of 356mm. 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 La Unión 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
15 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
311 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
322 mm
0 cm
Mar
15 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
445 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
467 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
474 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
15 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
323 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
25 °C
1 km/h
171 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
210 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
374 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
428 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
436 mm
0 cm
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