Climate of Cúcuta, Norte de Santander, Colombia
Point-value climate at Cúcuta (Norte de Santander, Colombia). Population approximately 722,146.
Located in Norte de Santander, Colombia, Cúcuta has a tropical climate. Population approximately 722,146. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.3°C / 77.5°F in January to 27.2°C / 81°F in August, with rainfall varying from 66 mm / 2.6 in (February) to 242 mm / 9.5 in (October) — about 1981 mm / 78 in across the year. Cúcuta is the capital of Norte de Santander. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Cúcuta's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.3°C77.5°F | 92 mm3.6″ | Tropical |
| February | 25.5°C77.9°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
| March | 26.1°C79°F | 105 mm4.1″ | Tropical |
| April | 26.3°C79.3°F | 195 mm7.7″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.9°C80.4°F | 199 mm7.8″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.9°C80.4°F | 194 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.9°C80.4°F | 180 mm7.1″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.2°C81°F | 176 mm6.9″ | Tropical |
| September | 27°C80.6°F | 163 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.5°C79.7°F | 242 mm9.5″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.9°C78.6°F | 226 mm8.9″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.4°C77.7°F | 143 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Cúcuta?
Cúcuta does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Cúcuta's warmest month is August at an average of 27.2°C / 81°F, and its driest month is February with about 66 mm / 2.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Cúcuta?
Cúcuta, in Norte de Santander, Colombia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.3°C / 77.5°F in January to 27.2°C / 81°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1981 mm / 78 in, with the wettest month being October (242 mm / 9.5 in) and the driest February (66 mm / 2.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Cúcuta in August?
The average temperature in Cúcuta in August is 27.2°C / 81°F, with rainfall of about 176 mm / 6.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Cúcuta?
The driest month in Cúcuta is February, with about 66 mm / 2.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 25.5°C / 77.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Cúcuta?
The wettest month in Cúcuta is October, with approximately 242 mm / 9.5 in of average monthly rainfall.