San Andrés Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore San Andrés’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Colombia.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Year-round, San Andrés experiences a consistently comfortable climate. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a warm 30°C in September. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a warm 28°C. At night, expect even cooler temperatures, with lows averaging around 25°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in San Andrés by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest. September, the city’s warmest month receives 194 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 69 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 14 days. It records 247 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
Annual Temperatures in Colombia Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Colombia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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San Andrés Temperatures Compared World Wide
San Andrés’s average annual maximum temperature is 29°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, stands out with its warm Mediterranean climate and an average annual temperature of 23°C.
In Toronto, Canada, the average annual temperature is 13°C, with snowy winters and warm summers.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with an average annual temperature of 23°C, featuring hot summers and mild winters.
Melbourne, Australia, has a slightly cooler climate, with an average annual temperature of 20°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about San Andrés’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our San Andrés climate page.
Current temperature in San Andrés
