ColombiaWhat’s the climate like in Santander?
The current climate in Santander features temperatures ranging from a high of 26°C to a low of 23°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 25°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 12°C and in the warmer months around 16°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Santander in recent years was 43°C in October 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 14°C in April 2023.
On average, Santander receives 4577 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Santander runs from June to November.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Colombia? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Cartagena, Bogotá, Medellín, or explore other destinations in Colombia.
Best time to visit Santander?
The best time to visit Santander for mild to warm weather is January up to March, September, November and December. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Santander.
Climate Table of Santander
The climate table of Santander 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) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 15 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 185 | 151 | 309 | 416 | 558 | 584 | 583 | 462 | 362 | 417 | 287 | 263 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 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: 25°C
- Highest temperature: 26°C in April and October
- Lowest temperature: 23°C in November
- Precipitation: 4577 mm per year, averaging 381 mm per month
- Driest months: 151 mm in February, 185 mm in January and 263 mm in December
- Wettest months: 584 mm in June, 583 mm in July and 558 mm in May
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Average Temperature per Month in Santander
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Santander, 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 Santander
This graph shows how much rainfall Santander, 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 Santander
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Santander, Colombia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Santander
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Santander, 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 Santander
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Santander, 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 Santander by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Santander. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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