ColombiaWhat’s the climate like in La Guajira?
The current climate in La Guajira features temperatures ranging from a high of 35°C to a low of 32°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 34°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 22°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in La Guajira in recent years was 64°C in July 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 25°C in November 2020.
On average, La Guajira receives 883 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in La Guajira runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit La Guajira?
The best time to visit La Guajira for sunny weather is January through September and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit La Guajira. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of La Guajira
The climate table of La Guajira shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 11 | 8,4 | 24 | 53 | 115 | 79 | 49 | 97 | 113 | 169 | 137 | 27 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 34°C
- Highest temperature: 35°C in June, July and August
- Lowest temperature: 32°C in January, October and November
- Precipitation: 883 mm per year, averaging 74 mm per month
- Driest months: 8,4 mm in February, 11 mm in January and 24 mm in March
- Wettest months: 169 mm in October, 137 mm in November and 115 mm in May
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Average Temperature per Month in La Guajira
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in La Guajira, Colombia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in La Guajira
This graph shows how much rainfall La Guajira, Colombia, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in La Guajira
This graph shows the average UV index per month in La Guajira, Colombia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in La Guajira
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in La Guajira, Colombia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in La Guajira
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in La Guajira, Colombia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in La Guajira by month
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