Climate Insights for Valledupar

The climate in Valledupar is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 2480mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 402mm of rainfall. Valledupar is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, February. The coldest months are February, December, January, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Valledupar has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.

Valledupar is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2480mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 207mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 402mm of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 25mm. That's 376mm 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.

Valledupar 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 2km/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 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Valledupar, which began on June 21, 2026. Valledupar 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 August at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 19°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Valledupar is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 44mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Valledupar 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.