Climate of Santander, Colombia
Area-weighted average across Santander. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Santander, a subdivision of Colombia, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 21.6°C / 70.9°F in October to 22.5°C / 72.5°F in March, with rainfall from 54 mm / 2.1 in to 306 mm / 12 in depending on the season (2102 mm / 82.8 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 | 21.9°C71.4°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| February | 22.2°C72°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
| March | 22.5°C72.5°F | 121 mm4.8″ | Tropical |
| April | 22.3°C72.1°F | 242 mm9.5″ | Tropical |
| May | 22.1°C71.8°F | 248 mm9.8″ | Tropical |
| June | 22°C71.6°F | 186 mm7.3″ | Tropical |
| July | 22.3°C72.1°F | 148 mm5.8″ | Tropical |
| August | 22°C71.6°F | 173 mm6.8″ | Tropical |
| September | 21.9°C71.4°F | 228 mm9″ | — |
| October | 21.6°C70.9°F | 306 mm12″ | — |
| November | 21.7°C71.1°F | 213 mm8.4″ | — |
| December | 21.8°C71.2°F | 104 mm4.1″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Santander?
Santander, Colombia does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is March at 22.5°C / 72.5°F, and the driest is January at 54 mm / 2.1 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Santander?
Santander, Colombia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 21.6°C / 70.9°F in October to 22.5°C / 72.5°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 2102 mm / 82.8 in, with the wettest month being October (306 mm / 12 in) and the driest January (54 mm / 2.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Santander?
The hottest month in Santander is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 22.5°C / 72.5°F.
What is the coldest month in Santander?
The coldest month in Santander is October, with an area-wide average temperature of 21.6°C / 70.9°F.
When does it rain most in Santander?
The wettest month in Santander is October, averaging about 306 mm / 12 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 54 mm / 2.1 in.