Best Time to Visit Puerto Carreño, Vichada, Colombia
Puerto Carreño is at its sunniest and driest in January–March.
The best time to visit Puerto Carreño for sunny, dry weather is January–March — 3 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 26.2°C / 79.2°F in July to 30°C / 86°F in March, with rainfall from 13 mm / 0.5 in (January) to 409 mm / 16.1 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Puerto Carreño, Vichada, Colombia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Puerto Carreño's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.4°C83.1°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 29.5°C85.1°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 30°C86°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Puerto Carreño?
The best time to visit Puerto Carreño for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March. At the city itself, the warmest month is March averaging 30°C / 86°F, and the driest is January with about 13 mm / 0.5 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Puerto Carreño's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Puerto Carreño?
The rainy season at Puerto Carreño, Vichada runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 194 mm / 7.6 in. The wettest single month is July (409 mm / 16.1 in).
What is the driest month in Puerto Carreño?
The driest month in Puerto Carreño is January, averaging about 13 mm / 0.5 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 28.4°C / 83.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Puerto Carreño?
The least comfortable months for travel to Puerto Carreño — based on point-value climate at the city — are June, July, August, September. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 409 mm / 16.1 in in July, and the coldest month averages 26.2°C / 79.2°F.
Is Puerto Carreño climate different from Colombia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Puerto Carreño figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Colombia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Puerto Carreño specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.