When is the best time to go to El Retén

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit El Retén, Colombia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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El Retén weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit El Retén are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

El Retén January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 8mm 8.2hrs 12.3hrs

The climate in El Retén during January can be summarized as hot, humid and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit El Retén, with some very good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in El Retén and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in El Retén with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

El Retén February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 7mm 8.1hrs 12.5hrs

February in El Retén is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit El Retén, with some very good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in El Retén and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in El Retén with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

El Retén March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 17mm 6.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in El Retén is characteristically very hot, humid and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit El Retén, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in El Retén and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in El Retén with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

El Retén weather in March »

April

El Retén April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 72mm 6.6hrs 13.1hrs

El Retén's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit El Retén.

April is in the spring in El Retén and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in El Retén with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

El Retén weather in April »

May

El Retén May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 167mm 6.1hrs 13.3hrs

May is a wet, humid month in El Retén and the temperature is generally very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Retén for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in El Retén and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in El Retén with around 167mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

El Retén weather in May »

June

El Retén June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 130mm 6.4hrs 12.3hrs

June is a wet, humid month in El Retén and the temperature is generally very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Retén for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in El Retén and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in El Retén with around 130mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

El Retén weather in June »

July

El Retén July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 92mm 7.5hrs 12.5hrs

July in El Retén is generally a little damp with the temperature being very hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit El Retén.

July is in the summer in El Retén and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in El Retén with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

El Retén weather in July »

August

El Retén August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 132mm 6.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in El Retén is characteristically very hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Retén for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in El Retén and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in El Retén with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

El Retén weather in August »

September

El Retén September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 185mm 5.8hrs 13.1hrs

El Retén's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Retén for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in El Retén and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in El Retén with around 185mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

El Retén weather in September »

October

El Retén October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 238mm 5.7hrs 13.3hrs

October is a very wet, humid month in El Retén and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Retén for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in El Retén and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in El Retén with around 238mm 9.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

El Retén weather in October »

November

El Retén November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 143mm 6.9hrs 12.3hrs

November in El Retén is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Retén for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in El Retén and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in El Retén with around 143mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

El Retén weather in November »

December

El Retén December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 22mm 7.9hrs 12.5hrs

December in El Retén is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit El Retén, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in El Retén and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in El Retén with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

El Retén weather in December »

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El Retén weather stats

El Retén weather statistics
Hottest month: April 34.1°C 93.4°F
Driest month: February 7mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: January 8.2hrs
Coldest month: January 33.3°C 91.9°F
Wettest month: October 238mm 9.4ins
Warmest sea: October 29°C 84.2°F
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