, 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, about 12 km (7.5 mi) long, is located in the Caribbean Sea, at 12 degrees north latitude, about 200 km (125 mi) to the east of Nicaragua, and is part of the Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina department.
Inside the island there are hills, the highest of which reaches 88 meters (298 feet) in height.
trajectory. The hurricane season runs from June to November, but they are most likely from August to October.
In November 2020, the hurricanes Eta and Iota have brought strong winds and produced widespread flooding within days of each other.
The best time to visit San Andrés is from mid-January to April, as it is the dry season.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the least warm month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27 °C, with a minimum of
24,9 °C and a maximum of
29 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31,5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
17,3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26,4 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
February is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27 °C, with a minimum of
25 °C and a maximum of
29,1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31,5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 8,5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
16 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26,3 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
March is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27,4 °C, with a minimum of
25,4 °C and a maximum of
29,5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23,5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14,5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26,2 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
April is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28,2 °C, with a minimum of
26 °C and a maximum of
30,3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
24 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32,5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13,3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26,6 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
May is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28,4 °C, with a minimum of
26,3 °C and a maximum of
30,5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23,5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32,5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
130 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12,7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
June, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28,4 °C, with a minimum of
26,2 °C and a maximum of
30,6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23,5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32,5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
205 mm, distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14,8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26,8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
July is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28,3 °C, with a minimum of
26,2 °C and a maximum of
30,4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23,5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32,5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
200 mm, distributed over 22 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
17,1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26,5 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28,4 °C, with a minimum of
26,1 °C and a maximum of
30,7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
24 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32,5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
200 mm, distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6,5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26,3 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
September is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28,3 °C, with a minimum of
25,7 °C and a maximum of
31 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23,5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
240 mm, distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6,5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9,1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26,2 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
October is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28 °C, with a minimum of
25,4 °C and a maximum of
30,6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23,5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32,5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
325 mm, distributed over 21 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9,7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26,3 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
November is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27,6 °C, with a minimum of
25,4 °C and a maximum of
29,9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32,5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
275 mm, distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6,5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13,4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26,2 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
December is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27,4 °C, with a minimum of
25,3 °C and a maximum of
29,5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31,5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
140 mm, distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
16,3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26,3 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.