Climate Insights for San Gil

San Gil, Departamento de Santander, Colombia
Hottest
March
26°C peak
Coldest
December
15°C low
Wettest
July
602mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in San Gil is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 5003mm of precipitation falls per year. San Gil receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. San Gil sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

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San Gil sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 26°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 220mm Feb Precipitation: 276mm Mar Precipitation: 331mm Apr Precipitation: 426mm May Precipitation: 523mm Jun Precipitation: 560mm Jul Precipitation: 602mm Aug Precipitation: 431mm Sep Precipitation: 444mm Oct Precipitation: 458mm Nov Precipitation: 379mm Dec Precipitation: 354mm
Precipitation

San Gil is a very wet location, receiving approximately 5003mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 417mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 602mm of rainfall. June and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 220mm. That's 381mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) 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

San Gil 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 March, 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. 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

64 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in San Gil, which began on June 21, 2026. San Gil sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in March at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 15°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 64 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 17 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1280mm across the season with a monthly average of 427mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1593mm across the season with a monthly average of 531mm. 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 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1281mm across the season with a monthly average of 427mm. 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 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 850mm across the season with a monthly average of 283mm. 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 San Gil 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
16 °C
25 °C
1 km/h
220 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
25 °C
1 km/h
276 mm
0 cm
Mar
17 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
331 mm
0 cm
Apr
17 °C
25 °C
1 km/h
426 mm
0 cm
May
17 °C
25 °C
1 km/h
523 mm
0 cm
Jun
16 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
560 mm
0 cm
Jul Current
16 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
602 mm
0 cm
Aug
16 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
431 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
444 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
458 mm
0 cm
Nov
16 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
379 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
354 mm
0 cm
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