Climate of Putumayo, Colombia
Area-weighted average across Putumayo. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Putumayo, a subdivision of Colombia, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 23.1°C / 73.6°F in July to 24.9°C / 76.8°F in January, with rainfall from 163 mm / 6.4 in to 368 mm / 14.5 in depending on the season (3286 mm / 129.4 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 | 24.9°C76.8°F | 163 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| February | 24.7°C76.5°F | 184 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| March | 24.4°C75.9°F | 287 mm11.3″ | Tropical |
| April | 24.2°C75.6°F | 350 mm13.8″ | Tropical |
| May | 24°C75.2°F | 368 mm14.5″ | Tropical |
| June | 23.5°C74.3°F | 365 mm14.4″ | Tropical |
| July | 23.1°C73.6°F | 334 mm13.1″ | Tropical |
| August | 23.7°C74.7°F | 260 mm10.2″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.2°C75.6°F | 264 mm10.4″ | Tropical |
| October | 24.6°C76.3°F | 276 mm10.9″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.8°C76.6°F | 244 mm9.6″ | Tropical |
| December | 24.7°C76.5°F | 191 mm7.5″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Putumayo?
Putumayo, Colombia does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is January at 24.9°C / 76.8°F, and the driest is January at 163 mm / 6.4 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Putumayo?
Putumayo, Colombia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.1°C / 73.6°F in July to 24.9°C / 76.8°F in January. Annual rainfall averages about 3286 mm / 129.4 in, with the wettest month being May (368 mm / 14.5 in) and the driest January (163 mm / 6.4 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Putumayo?
The hottest month in Putumayo is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.9°C / 76.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Putumayo?
The coldest month in Putumayo is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.1°C / 73.6°F.
When does it rain most in Putumayo?
The wettest month in Putumayo is May, averaging about 368 mm / 14.5 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 163 mm / 6.4 in.