Buenaventura climate
Buenaventura (Colombia) has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen Am). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C82 °F, and about 1,260 mm50 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Buenaventura climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3188 | 2476 | 2882 | 793.1 |
| Feb | 3188 | 2476 | 2882 | 783.1 |
| Mar | 3188 | 2576 | 2882 | 1054.1 |
| Apr | 3188 | 2576 | 2882 | 1636.4 |
| May | 3188 | 2577 | 2882 | 1415.5 |
| Jun | 3188 | 2576 | 2882 | 793.1 |
| Jul | 3289 | 2476 | 2882 | 622.4 |
| Aug | 3289 | 2476 | 2883 | 552.2 |
| Sep | 3188 | 2476 | 2882 | 742.9 |
| Oct | 3087 | 2476 | 2781 | 1516.0 |
| Nov | 3086 | 2475 | 2781 | 1656.5 |
| Dec | 3087 | 2475 | 2781 | 1094.3 |
| Year | 3289 | 2475 | 2882 | 1,26050 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86% | 79% | 4.2 | 11:56 |
| Feb | 84% | 81% | 4.2 | 12:00 |
| Mar | 85% | 86% | 4.1 | 12:05 |
| Apr | 86% | 87% | 4.3 | 12:12 |
| May | 86% | 88% | 4.2 | 12:17 |
| Jun | 85% | 84% | 4.1 | 12:20 |
| Jul | 83% | 82% | 4.3 | 12:18 |
| Aug | 82% | 81% | 4.3 | 12:14 |
| Sep | 84% | 82% | 4.4 | 12:08 |
| Oct | 87% | 86% | 4.3 | 12:02 |
| Nov | 88% | 87% | 4.1 | 11:57 |
| Dec | 87% | 82% | 4.0 | 11:55 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Buenaventura is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 32 °C89 °F and a low of 24 °C76 °F. The coldest is November, when highs average 30 °C86 °F and lows 24 °C75 °F. Temperatures barely change through the year: the warmest and the coolest month differ by only 1.1 °C1.9 °F.
It is wet, with about 1,260 mm50 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is October–December, which brings 34% of the annual total. The wettest month is November (165 mm6.5 in), the driest is August (55 mm2.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 82% in August to 88% in November. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 79%) are typical of January. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in June to 8 km/h (5 mph) in October.
Best time to visit Buenaventura
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are July–September: average highs of 31 °C88 °F to 32 °C89 °F with 55 mm2.2 in to 74 mm2.9 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is April, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C88 °F, very wet (163 mm6.4 in) and humid (86% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Buenaventura
- Wetter months (April and May, October–December) — highs 3086 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 2475 to 25 °C77 °F, about 146 mm5.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (January–March, June–September) — highs 3188 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 2476 to 25 °C76 °F, about 76 mm3.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Buenaventura compares
Compared with Cali, about 56 km to the east, Buenaventura is on average 2.6 °C4.7 °F warmer and receives 23% more precipitation (1,260 mm50 in vs 1,022 mm40 in). The difference is largest in July (3.1 °C5.6 °F warmer).
Of the 48 places in Colombia covered by World Climates, Buenaventura is the 14th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 31st wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Colombia climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): San Carlos del Zulia (Venezuela, Aw), Banda Aceh (Indonesia, Af) and Palu (Indonesia, Af).
Nearby places
- Buenaventura 33 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,586 mm62 in
- Cali 56 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,022 mm40 in
- Guadalajara de Buga 86 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,309 mm52 in
- Tuluá 105 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,309 mm52 in
- Popayán 134 km · 18 °C65 °F · 972 mm38 in
- Armenia 181 km · 21 °C69 °F · 1,631 mm64 in
- Pereira 199 km · 21 °C69 °F · 1,988 mm78 in
- Neiva 204 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,316 mm52 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Buenaventura?
August is the warmest month in Buenaventura, with an average high of 32 °C (89 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (76 °F).
What is the coldest month in Buenaventura?
November is the coldest month, with an average high of 30 °C (86 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (75 °F).
When does it rain the most in Buenaventura?
November is the wettest month with about 165 mm (6.5 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 55 mm (2.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Buenaventura?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are July–September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 794 m, while Buenaventura lies at about 7 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +5.1 °C9.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.