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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Puerto Carreño.
Puerto Carreño, in Colombia’s Vichada Department, has warm and steady temperatures throughout the year. Rainfall is high, especially during the wettest months, keeping the area very green. The town sits where the Orinoco and Meta rivers meet, in a remote part of Colombia’s eastern plains. Let’s explore the climate details to give you a complete picture.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Puerto Carreño - and find the best time to visit.
With minimal seasonal shifts, Puerto Carreño experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 36°C (97°F) in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very warm 30°C (86°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 25°C (77°F) in February to 23°C (73°F) in July.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Puerto Carreño has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2675 mm (105 in) of rainfall per year. Puerto Carreño can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 446 mm (18 in) of precipitation over 25 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 18 mm (0.7 in) of precipitation spread across 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Puerto Carreño Precipitation page.
Puerto Carreño can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 8.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 4.3 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Puerto Carreño.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 78%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 57%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
December typically offers the most optimal weather in Puerto Carreño. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions. Puerto Carreño has distinct dry (January to February) and wet (April to October) seasons.
Daytime highs range from 30°C (86°F) in July to 36°C (97°F) in February. Nighttime lows range from 23°C (73°F) to 25°C (77°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 2675 mm (105 in). June is the wettest month with 446 mm (18 in), while January is the driest with 18 mm (0.7 in).
Puerto Carreño receives around 2,264 hours of sunshine per year. January is the sunniest month with 258 hours, while June is the cloudiest with just 129 hours. Overall, Puerto Carreño enjoys abundant sunshine.
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