Sabanalarga climate
Sabanalarga (Colombia) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C83 °F, and about 935 mm37 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Sabanalarga climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3492 | 2272 | 2882 | 20.1 |
| Feb | 3595 | 2272 | 2984 | 30.1 |
| Mar | 3595 | 2374 | 2985 | 50.2 |
| Apr | 3494 | 2475 | 2985 | 361.4 |
| May | 3391 | 2476 | 2983 | 1254.9 |
| Jun | 3391 | 2476 | 2983 | 863.4 |
| Jul | 3392 | 2475 | 2983 | 1104.3 |
| Aug | 3391 | 2475 | 2883 | 1074.2 |
| Sep | 3189 | 2475 | 2882 | 1285.0 |
| Oct | 3087 | 2475 | 2781 | 1777.0 |
| Nov | 3087 | 2474 | 2781 | 1265.0 |
| Dec | 3290 | 2373 | 2781 | 311.2 |
| Year | 3595 | 2272 | 2883 | 93537 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70% | 23% | 5.7 | 11:34 |
| Feb | 64% | 24% | 6.0 | 11:47 |
| Mar | 64% | 40% | 5.9 | 12:03 |
| Apr | 68% | 62% | 5.6 | 12:21 |
| May | 76% | 74% | 5.2 | 12:36 |
| Jun | 77% | 69% | 5.4 | 12:45 |
| Jul | 76% | 66% | 5.6 | 12:41 |
| Aug | 78% | 71% | 5.5 | 12:28 |
| Sep | 82% | 75% | 5.3 | 12:10 |
| Oct | 84% | 76% | 4.9 | 11:52 |
| Nov | 84% | 63% | 4.7 | 11:37 |
| Dec | 77% | 36% | 5.2 | 11:30 |
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 Sabanalarga is like
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 34 °C94 °F and a low of 24 °C75 °F. The coldest is November, when highs average 30 °C87 °F and lows 24 °C74 °F. Temperatures barely change through the year: the warmest and the coolest month differ by only 2.3 °C4.1 °F.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 935 mm37 in. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 46% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: January–March. The wettest month is October (177 mm7.0 in), the driest is January (2 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 64% in March to 84% in October. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 23%) are typical of January. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 2 km/h (1 mph) in June to 4 km/h (3 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 11.5 hours in December to 12.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Sabanalarga
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December and January: average highs of 32 °C90 °F to 34 °C92 °F with 2 mm0.1 in to 31 mm1.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is October, which is hot, with average highs of 30 °C87 °F, very wet (177 mm7.0 in) and humid (84% 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 Sabanalarga
- Wetter months (May–November) — highs 3087 to 33 °C92 °F, lows around 24 °C74 °F, about 123 mm4.8 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 3290 to 35 °C95 °F, lows 2272 to 24 °C75 °F, about 15 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Sabanalarga compares
Compared with Barranquilla, about 41 km to the north, Sabanalarga is on average 0.4 °C0.7 °F warmer and receives 17% less precipitation (935 mm37 in vs 1,126 mm44 in). The difference is largest in March (1.8 °C3.2 °F warmer).
Of the 48 places in Colombia covered by World Climates, Sabanalarga is the 7th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 43rd 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: San Miguel (El Salvador, Aw), Valle de La Pascua (Venezuela, Aw) and León (Nicaragua, Aw).
Nearby places
- Barranquilla 41 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,126 mm44 in
- Cartagena 68 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,370 mm54 in
- Santa Marta 104 km · 29 °C84 °F · 847 mm33 in
- Magangué 156 km · 29 °C84 °F · 1,002 mm39 in
- Sincelejo 156 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,430 mm56 in
- Valledupar 183 km · 28 °C83 °F · 718 mm28 in
- Montería 234 km · 28 °C83 °F · 1,327 mm52 in
- Riohacha 242 km · 28 °C82 °F · 931 mm37 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Sabanalarga?
April is the warmest month in Sabanalarga, with an average high of 34 °C (94 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (75 °F).
What is the coldest month in Sabanalarga?
November is the coldest month, with an average high of 30 °C (87 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (74 °F).
When does it rain the most in Sabanalarga?
October is the wettest month with about 177 mm (7.0 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Sabanalarga?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December and January.
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.