Choco Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Choco, Colombia in December.

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Capurganá Bahía Solano Nuquí Quibdó

Considering a trip to Choco, Colombia this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Choco in December

Choco, Colombia is a region in Colombia. December in Choco generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Arusí at 28°C (82°F) to very warm in Quibdó at 31°C (88°F). At night it cools down to 23°C (73°F) in Quibdó and 25°C (77°F) in Arusí. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

For specific regional insights in Choco, Colombia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Zapzurro with an average of 146 mm (5.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Quibdó with 738 mm (29 in).

Explore Choco by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Choco — and find the best time to visit. (based on Capurganá)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Choco in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Choco.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Choco

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Choco, Colombia?

Temperature range in Choco (December)

Precipitation variation in Choco (December)

Capurganá

In December Capurganá generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
233 mm (9.2 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
13 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
perfect
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Bahía Solano

In December Bahía Solano generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
822 mm (32 in)
532 mm (21 in)
256 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Nuquí

In December Nuquí generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
112 hours
92 hours
89 hours
Monthly rainfall
762 mm (30 in)
589 mm (23 in)
328 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
21 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Quibdó

In December Quibdó generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
112 hours
92 hours
89 hours
Monthly rainfall
915 mm (36 in)
738 mm (29 in)
528 mm (21 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Quibdó →

Arusí

In December Arusí generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
809 mm (32 in)
636 mm (25 in)
285 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Choco in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Capurganá 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)
Bahía Solano 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 532 mm (21 in)
Nuquí 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 589 mm (23 in)
Quibdó 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 738 mm (29 in)
Arusí 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 636 mm (25 in)
Zapzurro 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)

Choco weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Choco, Colombia in December?

December in Choco, Colombia brings unpleasant weather. In Capurganá, daytime temperatures are typically around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows hover near 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Choco, Colombia in December?

Daytime temperatures in Capurganá peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in December, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

Does Choco, Colombia get a lot of rain in December?

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in Choco, Colombia. Average rainfall in Capurganá sits around 149 mm (5.9 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Choco, Colombia?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Capurganá, December might be a good time to visit Choco, Colombia. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January and February provide perfect weather in Capurganá. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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