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Cúcuta Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Cúcuta has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The temperature in Cúcuta remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 34°C in September. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very warm 31°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 20°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Cúcuta has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1116 mm of rainfall annually. Cúcuta can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 173 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 25 mm of rainfall, spread across 12 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Cúcuta Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Cúcuta experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 7.3 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 4.8 hours in April, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Cúcuta

Tue   Jan 14
29°C | 22°C
N 5 m/s
7.7 mm
broken clouds and small chance of rain

broken clouds and small chance of rain

Wed   Jan 15
30°C | 21°C
N 5 m/s
1.5 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

Thu   Jan 16
29°C | 22°C
N 6 m/s
8.8 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of rain

partly cloudy and chance of rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Cúcuta in Colombia

The best time to visit is during the drier months: June, July and August.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Cúcuta?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in April and November.
  • Which is the hottest month in Cúcuta?
    September has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Cúcuta?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Cúcuta?
    November tops the wettest month list with 173 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Cúcuta?
    July is the driest month with 25 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Cúcuta?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 219 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.