Climate of La Guajira, Colombia
Area-weighted average across La Guajira. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
La Guajira, a subdivision of Colombia, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 25.8°C / 78.4°F in January to 28.3°C / 82.9°F in July, with rainfall from 10 mm / 0.4 in to 172 mm / 6.8 in depending on the season (825 mm / 32.5 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.8°C78.4°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26.1°C79°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 26.6°C79.9°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 27°C80.6°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
| May | 27.6°C81.7°F | 106 mm4.2″ | Tropical |
| June | 28°C82.4°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| July | 28.3°C82.9°F | 41 mm1.6″ | — |
| August | 28.1°C82.6°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| September | 27.6°C81.7°F | 118 mm4.6″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.9°C80.4°F | 172 mm6.8″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.5°C79.7°F | 110 mm4.3″ | Tropical |
| December | 26°C78.8°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit La Guajira?
The best months to visit La Guajira, Colombia for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, December. The warmest month is July at an area-wide average of 28.3°C / 82.9°F, and the driest is January with about 10 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of La Guajira?
La Guajira, Colombia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.8°C / 78.4°F in January to 28.3°C / 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 825 mm / 32.5 in, with the wettest month being October (172 mm / 6.8 in) and the driest January (10 mm / 0.4 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in La Guajira?
The hottest month in La Guajira is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 28.3°C / 82.9°F.
What is the coldest month in La Guajira?
The coldest month in La Guajira is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.8°C / 78.4°F.
When does it rain most in La Guajira?
The wettest month in La Guajira is October, averaging about 172 mm / 6.8 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 10 mm / 0.4 in.