Climate - Valledupar (Colombia)

The climate of Valledupar (also called Ciudad de los Santos Reyes del Valle de Upar) is tropical, 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 Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, 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 Sierra de Perijá, 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 very hot city, 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.
Valledupar lies at the edge of the area over which hurricanes, 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.
During El Niño years, the city becomes hotter and drier.

Best Time

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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.

Valledupar - Climate data

In Valledupar, the average temperature of the coldest month (November) is of 28.3 °C (82.9 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 30.5 °C (86.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Valledupar, precipitation amounts to 1295 millimeters (51 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 7 mm (0.3 in) in the driest month (January) to 180 mm (7.1 in) in the wettest one (May). Here is the average precipitation.
In Valledupar, there are on average around 2545 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Valledupar - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the weather in Valledupar is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 29.4 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) and a maximum of 35.2 °C (95.3 °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 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), 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 20 kph (12 mph).

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In February, the weather in Valledupar is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 30.1 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.1 °F) and a maximum of 36.2 °C (97.1 °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 38.5 °C (101 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), 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 23 kph (14 mph).

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In March, the weather in Valledupar is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 30.5 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 24.6 °C (76.2 °F) and a maximum of 36.4 °C (97.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), 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 21 kph (13 mph).

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In April, the weather in Valledupar is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 30.5 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 24.8 °C (76.7 °F) and a maximum of 36.2 °C (97.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), 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 16 kph (10 mph).

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In May, the weather in Valledupar is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 29.5 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 24.5 °C (76.2 °F) and a maximum of 34.6 °C (94.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 180 mm (7.1 in), 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 12 kph (7 mph).

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In June, the weather in Valledupar is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 29.9 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 24.8 °C (76.7 °F) and a maximum of 34.9 °C (94.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (100 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), 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 12 kph (8 mph).

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In July, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Valledupar is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 30.5 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 25 °C (77.1 °F) and a maximum of 36 °C (96.8 °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 38.5 °C (101.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), 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 14 kph (9 mph).

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In August, the weather in Valledupar is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 29.8 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 24.4 °C (75.9 °F) and a maximum of 35.2 °C (95.4 °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 38.5 °C (101.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), 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 11 kph (7 mph).

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In September, the weather in Valledupar is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 29.2 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 24.1 °C (75.4 °F) and a maximum of 34.4 °C (93.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), 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 10 kph (6 mph).

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In October, the weather in Valledupar is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.4 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.4 °F) and a maximum of 33.2 °C (91.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), 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 9 kph (6 mph).

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In November, the least warm month of the year, the weather in Valledupar is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.3 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.4 °F) and a maximum of 33 °C (91.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 150 mm (5.9 in), 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 12 kph (7 mph).

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In December, the weather in Valledupar is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 29.2 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 23.9 °C (75.1 °F) and a maximum of 34.4 °C (93.9 °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 36.5 °C (97.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), 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 17 kph (11 mph).