Climate Insights for Pelaya

Pelaya, Departamento del Cesar, Colombia

Hottest
February
35°C peak
Coldest
October
24°C low
Wettest
May
498mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Pelaya is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 3236mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 498mm of rainfall. Pelaya 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: 33° Average: 28° Min: 24° Feb Max: 35° Average: 30° Min: 25° Mar Max: 35° Average: 30° Min: 26° Apr Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 25° May Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 25° Jun Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 25° Jul Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 24° Aug Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 24° Sep Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Oct Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 24° Nov Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 24° Dec Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 24°
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Pelaya sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 24°C to 35°C. February is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 30°C. October is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.

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: 60mm Feb Precipitation: 10mm Mar Precipitation: 109mm Apr Precipitation: 336mm May Precipitation: 498mm Jun Precipitation: 379mm Jul Precipitation: 313mm Aug Precipitation: 308mm Sep Precipitation: 396mm Oct Precipitation: 366mm Nov Precipitation: 313mm Dec Precipitation: 147mm
Precipitation

Pelaya is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3236mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 270mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 498mm of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 10mm. That's 488mm less than May, 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 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

Pelaya 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 November, 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

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Pelaya, which began on June 21, 2026. Pelaya 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 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in October near 24°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 25 to 35°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 24 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1000mm across the season with a monthly average of 333mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 24 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1075mm across the season with a monthly average of 358mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 24 to 35°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 217mm for the season, averaging 72mm per month. 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 Pelaya 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
24 °C
33 °C
1 km/h
60 mm
0 cm
Feb
25 °C
35 °C
1 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Mar
26 °C
35 °C
1 km/h
109 mm
0 cm
Apr
25 °C
32 °C
1 km/h
336 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
31 °C
1 km/h
498 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
25 °C
31 °C
1 km/h
379 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
31 °C
1 km/h
313 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
32 °C
1 km/h
308 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
31 °C
1 km/h
396 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
30 °C
1 km/h
366 mm
0 cm
Nov
24 °C
30 °C
1 km/h
313 mm
0 cm
Dec
24 °C
32 °C
1 km/h
147 mm
0 cm
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