Climate - Providencia (Colombia)

The climate of Providencia is tropical, hot all year round, with a rainy season from May to mid-January, and a short dry season from mid-January to April.
The period from June to October is the hottest and most humid. From late October to mid-January, the north-east trade winds blow, which are a little cooler, but still bring frequent rains because the sea is warm and provides energy.
The small island is located in the Caribbean Sea, at 13 degrees north latitude, about 235 km (145 mi) to the east of Nicaragua, and is part of the Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina department.
In the interior there are hills, the highest of which reaches 360 meters (1,180 feet) in height.
North of Providencia is the small island of Santa Catalina, connected by a bridge.
The island is located in the southern part of the hurricane trajectory. The hurricane season runs from June to November, but they are most likely from August to October.
In November 2020, the island was virtually destroyed by Hurricane Iota.

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 27.0 °C (80.6 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 28.8 °C (83.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1885 millimeters (74.2 inches) per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from 25 mm (1 in) in the driest month (March) to 325 mm (12.8 in) in the wettest one (October). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 26 °C (26 °F) in March, September, November to 27 °C (27 °F) in May, June. Here are the average sea temperatures.
On average, there are around 2650 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Providencia - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature is of 27.0 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 24.9 °C (76.8 °F) and a maximum of 29.1 °C (84.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 8 days.
On average, there are 250 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 78%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (79.5 °F).

In February, the average temperature is of 27.2 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 25 °C (77 °F) and a maximum of 29.4 °C (84.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
On average, there are 240 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 76%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (79.5 °F).

In March, the average temperature is of 27.5 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 25.2 °C (77.4 °F) and a maximum of 29.7 °C (85.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 4 days.
On average, there are 280 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 76%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F).

In April, the average temperature is of 28.3 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 26.1 °C (78.9 °F) and a maximum of 30.5 °C (86.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 275 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 76%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F).

In May, the average temperature is of 28.6 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 26.5 °C (79.7 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 11 days.
On average, there are 245 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 80%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80.5 °F).

In June, the average temperature is of 28.6 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 26.7 °C (80.1 °F) and a maximum of 30.5 °C (86.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 24 °C (75 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 205 mm (8.1 in), distributed over 18 days.
On average, there are 185 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 81%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80 °F).

In July, the average temperature is of 28.7 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 26.8 °C (80.2 °F) and a maximum of 30.7 °C (87.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 200 mm (7.9 in), distributed over 22 days.
On average, there are 190 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 80%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (79.5 °F).

In August, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 28.8 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 26.7 °C (80 °F) and a maximum of 31 °C (87.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 24 °C (75 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 200 mm (7.9 in), distributed over 20 days.
On average, there are 210 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 81%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (79.5 °F).

In September, the average temperature is of 28.6 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 25.9 °C (78.6 °F) and a maximum of 31.3 °C (88.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 240 mm (9.4 in), distributed over 20 days.
On average, there are 190 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 81%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F).

In October, the average temperature is of 27.9 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 25.1 °C (77.2 °F) and a maximum of 30.6 °C (87.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 325 mm (12.8 in), distributed over 21 days.
On average, there are 185 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 83%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (79.5 °F).

In November, the average temperature is of 27.8 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 25.4 °C (77.6 °F) and a maximum of 30.2 °C (86.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 275 mm (10.8 in), distributed over 20 days.
On average, there are 190 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 80%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F).

In December, the average temperature is of 27.5 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 25.5 °C (77.8 °F) and a maximum of 29.6 °C (85.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 15 days.
On average, there are 215 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 80%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (79.5 °F).