Best Time to Visit San Juan de Pasto, Nariño, Colombia
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to San Juan de Pasto.
San Juan de Pasto does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (April, 13.4°C / 56.1°F) and driest (August, 59 mm / 2.3 in) months. The drier stretch runs through June–September and January–March; the wetter half falls in April–May and October–December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 12.2°C / 54°F in July to 13.4°C / 56.1°F in April, with rainfall from 59 mm / 2.3 in (August) to 177 mm / 7 in (October). These are point-value climate normals sampled at San Juan de Pasto, Nariño, Colombia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. San Juan de Pasto's climate is broadly mild oceanic. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 12.3°C54.1°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| July | 12.2°C54°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| June | 12.7°C54.9°F | 73 mm2.9″ | — |
No month at San Juan de Pasto matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit San Juan de Pasto?
San Juan de Pasto doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on August (driest, ~59 mm / 2.3 in) and April (warmest, 13.4°C / 56.1°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Colombia's national average.
When is the rainy season in San Juan de Pasto?
The rainy season at San Juan de Pasto, Nariño runs through April–May and October–December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 128 mm / 5 in. The wettest single month is October (177 mm / 7 in).
What is the driest month in San Juan de Pasto?
The driest month in San Juan de Pasto is August, averaging about 59 mm / 2.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 12.3°C / 54.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting San Juan de Pasto?
The least comfortable months for travel to San Juan de Pasto — based on point-value climate at the city — are April, June, July, August, September, October, November. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 177 mm / 7 in in October, and the coldest month averages 12.2°C / 54°F.
Is San Juan de Pasto climate different from Colombia overall?
Yes, usually. Our San Juan de Pasto 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 San Juan de Pasto specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.