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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit San Cristóbal, 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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San Cristóbal weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit San Cristóbal 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

San Cristóbal January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 23mm 8.2hrs 12.4hrs

January in San Cristóbal is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

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

January is in the winter in San Cristóbal 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 San Cristóbal with around 23mm 0.9 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

San Cristóbal February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 21mm 7.9hrs 12.5hrs

February in San Cristóbal is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit San Cristóbal, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in San Cristóbal and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in San Cristóbal with around 21mm 0.8 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

San Cristóbal March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 23mm 7.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in San Cristóbal is characteristically very hot, humid and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit San Cristóbal, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in San Cristóbal and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 35°C (94°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in San Cristóbal with around 23mm 0.9 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

San Cristóbal April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 86mm 6hrs 13.1hrs

San Cristóbal's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and a little damp in nature.

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

April is in the spring in San Cristóbal and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in San Cristóbal with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

San Cristóbal May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 177mm 5.7hrs 13.3hrs

May is a wet, humid month in San Cristóbal and the temperature is generally hot.

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

May is in the spring in San Cristóbal and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in San Cristóbal with around 177mm 6.9 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

San Cristóbal June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 162mm 5.7hrs 12.4hrs

June in San Cristóbal is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

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

June is in the summer in San Cristóbal and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in San Cristóbal with around 162mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

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July

San Cristóbal July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 152mm 6.7hrs 12.5hrs

July in San Cristóbal is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the summer in San Cristóbal and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in San Cristóbal with around 152mm 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

San Cristóbal August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 189mm 6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in San Cristóbal is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

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

August is in the summer in San Cristóbal and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in San Cristóbal with around 189mm 7.4 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

San Cristóbal September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 171mm 5.2hrs 13.1hrs

San Cristóbal'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 San Cristóbal for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in San Cristóbal and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in San Cristóbal with around 171mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

San Cristóbal October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 220mm 4.9hrs 13.3hrs

October is a very wet, humid month in San Cristóbal and the temperature is generally hot.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in San Cristóbal and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in San Cristóbal with around 220mm 8.6 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

San Cristóbal November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 141mm 5.9hrs 12.4hrs

The climate in San Cristóbal during November can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in San Cristóbal and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in San Cristóbal with around 141mm 5.6 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

San Cristóbal December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 56mm 7.2hrs 12.5hrs

December in San Cristóbal is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit San Cristóbal, with some very good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in San Cristóbal and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in San Cristóbal with around 56mm 2.2 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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San Cristóbal weather stats

San Cristóbal weather statistics
Hottest month: March 34.2°C 93.6°F
Driest month: February 21mm 0.8ins
Sunniest month: January 8.2hrs
Coldest month: October 31.1°C 88°F
Wettest month: October 220mm 8.7ins
Warmest sea: June 29.4°C 84.9°F
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