San Juan del Cesar Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in San Juan del Cesar, Guajira, Colombia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

San Juan del Cesar is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2441 mm (96 in). While the overall climate is wet, there are notable seasonal patterns that create interesting contrasts, as demonstrated in our graph below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

San Juan del Cesar can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 337 mm (13 in) of precipitation over 7 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 73 mm (2.9 in) of rainfall, spread across a single rainy day.

May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). The city receives 191 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our San Juan del Cesar Temperature page.

San Juan del Cesar's average annual precipitation is 2441 mm (96 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about San Juan del Cesar's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our San Juan del Cesar Climate page.