The climate of Valledupar (also called Ciudad de los Santos Reyes del Valle de Upar) is
, with a rainy period from April to November and a dry period from December to February.
The city is located in the north of Colombia, at 10 degrees north latitude and at 180 meters (590 feet) above sea level, in a valley between two important mountain ranges. In fact, to the north-west we find the
, which hosts the Pico Cristóbal Colón, the highest peak in Colombia with its 5,700 meters (18,700), while to the east we find a mountain range on the border with Venezuela, the
, the northernmost branch of the Eastern Cordillera of the Andes, whose highest peaks exceed 3,600 meters (11,800 feet) in height.
Due to the low altitude and the position closed between the mountains, Valledupar is a
, probably the hottest in Colombia. However, from January to Marchm the humidity is lower and the wind is often moderate. From September to November, temperatures drop slightly, but they are the months in which humidity is the highest of the year.
, the tropical cyclones of the Atlantic Ocean, can pass, however, hurricanes at this latitude are rare, moreover, the city is far from the coast and protected by mountains. The hurricane season runs from June to November, but they are most likely from August to October.
The best time to visit Valledupar is from December to February, as it is the dry season. It must be said that it is very hot even in this period.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
29.4 °C, with a minimum of
23.6 °C and a maximum of
35.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
6.8 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is of
20 kph.
February is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
30.1 °C, with a minimum of
24 °C and a maximum of
36.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 47%.
The average wind speed is of
22.8 kph.
March is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
30.5 °C, with a minimum of
24.6 °C and a maximum of
36.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
39 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is of
21.3 kph.
April is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
30.5 °C, with a minimum of
24.8 °C and a maximum of
36.2 °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
39 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
125 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is of
16 kph.
May is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
29.5 °C, with a minimum of
24.5 °C and a maximum of
34.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
180 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
11.6 kph.
June is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
29.9 °C, with a minimum of
24.8 °C and a maximum of
34.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
120 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
12.3 kph.
July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
30.5 °C, with a minimum of
25 °C and a maximum of
36 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
115 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is of
14.2 kph.
August is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
29.8 °C, with a minimum of
24.4 °C and a maximum of
35.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
140 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
11 kph.
September is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
29.2 °C, with a minimum of
24.1 °C and a maximum of
34.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
155 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
10.1 kph.
October is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.4 °C, with a minimum of
23.6 °C and a maximum of
33.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
170 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.4 kph.
November, the least warm month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.3 °C, with a minimum of
23.6 °C and a maximum of
33 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
150 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.7 kph.
December is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
29.2 °C, with a minimum of
23.9 °C and a maximum of
34.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 3 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 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is of
17.3 kph.