Montería climate
Montería (Colombia) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C83 °F, and about 1,327 mm52 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Montería climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3494 | 2272 | 2883 | 180.7 |
| Feb | 3696 | 2272 | 2984 | 100.4 |
| Mar | 3696 | 2374 | 2985 | 291.1 |
| Apr | 3494 | 2475 | 2984 | 1074.2 |
| May | 3391 | 2475 | 2883 | 1686.6 |
| Jun | 3290 | 2475 | 2883 | 1515.9 |
| Jul | 3290 | 2475 | 2883 | 1907.5 |
| Aug | 3290 | 2475 | 2882 | 1606.3 |
| Sep | 3188 | 2475 | 2781 | 1606.3 |
| Oct | 3187 | 2374 | 2781 | 1425.6 |
| Nov | 3188 | 2374 | 2781 | 1305.1 |
| Dec | 3391 | 2373 | 2882 | 632.5 |
| Year | 3696 | 2272 | 2883 | 1,32752 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74% | 40% | 5.1 | 11:40 |
| Feb | 69% | 44% | 5.3 | 11:50 |
| Mar | 68% | 57% | 4.9 | 12:03 |
| Apr | 74% | 76% | 4.8 | 12:19 |
| May | 81% | 84% | 4.8 | 12:31 |
| Jun | 82% | 78% | 5.2 | 12:38 |
| Jul | 82% | 76% | 5.4 | 12:35 |
| Aug | 83% | 76% | 5.4 | 12:24 |
| Sep | 85% | 78% | 5.1 | 12:09 |
| Oct | 86% | 78% | 4.8 | 11:55 |
| Nov | 85% | 70% | 4.6 | 11:43 |
| Dec | 81% | 56% | 4.8 | 11:37 |
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 Montería is like
The warmest month is March, with an average high of 36 °C96 °F and a low of 23 °C74 °F. The coldest is October, when highs average 31 °C87 °F and lows 23 °C74 °F. Temperatures barely change through the year: the warmest and the coolest month differ by only 2.4 °C4.3 °F.
It is wet, with about 1,327 mm52 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 38% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: January and February. The wettest month is July (190 mm7.5 in), the driest is February (10 mm0.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 68% in March to 86% in October. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 40%) are typical of January. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 1 km/h (0 mph) in August to 2 km/h (1 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 11.6 hours in December to 12.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Montería
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December. Average highs then reach 33 °C91 °F to 33 °C91 °F. Precipitation is 63 mm2.5 in to 63 mm2.5 in per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 32 °C90 °F, very wet (190 mm7.5 in) and humid (82% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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 Montería
- Wetter months (May–November) — highs 3187 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 2374 to 24 °C75 °F, about 157 mm6.2 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 (December–April) — highs 3391 to 36 °C96 °F, lows 2272 to 24 °C75 °F, about 45 mm1.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Montería compares
The nearest larger place is Cartagena, about 188 km to the north. Compared with it, Montería has practically the same average temperature. It receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in March (1.8 °C3.2 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 48 places in Colombia. By annual mean temperature, Montería is the 8th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 27th wettest. See all of them on the Colombia climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Guanare (Venezuela, Aw), Rạch Giá (Vietnam, Aw) and Tịnh Biên (Vietnam, Aw).
Nearby places
- Climate in Sincelejo 82 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,430 mm56 in
- Climate in Apartadó 127 km · 27 °C80 °F · 2,271 mm89 in
- Climate in Magangué 135 km · 29 °C84 °F · 1,002 mm39 in
- Climate in Cartagena 188 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,370 mm54 in
- Climate in Sabanalarga 234 km · 28 °C83 °F · 935 mm37 in
- Climate in Bello 271 km · 20 °C69 °F · 2,119 mm83 in
- Climate in Barranquilla 274 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,126 mm44 in
- Climate in Medellín 281 km · 21 °C69 °F · 2,271 mm89 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Montería?
March is the warmest month in Montería. Its average high is 36 °C (96 °F) and its average low is 23 °C (74 °F).
What is the coldest month in Montería?
October is the coldest month. Its average high is 31 °C (87 °F) and its average low is 23 °C (74 °F).
When does it rain the most in Montería?
July is the wettest month with about 190 mm (7.5 in) of precipitation. February is the driest with about 10 mm (0.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Montería?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December.
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. The gaps are largest 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.