Guajira Weather in December

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

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Palomino Cabo de la Vela Ríohacha San Juan del Cesar

Planning a getaway to Guajira, Colombia this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Guajira in December

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

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Palomino at 28°C (82°F) to very warm in Ríohacha at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Ríohacha and 23°C (73°F) in Palomino.

To explore the conditions in Guajira, Colombia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Cabo de la Vela with an average of 23 mm (0.9 in) to high rainfall in San Juan del Cesar with 132 mm (5.2 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Palomino as an example - it receives around 166 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Guajira by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Guajira - and find the best time to visit. (based on Palomino)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April28°C (82°F) May28°C (82°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October28°C (82°F) November28°C (82°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Guajira in December

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

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 Guajira

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

Temperature range in Guajira (December)

Precipitation variation in Guajira (December)

Palomino

In December Palomino generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
166 hours
208 hours
Monthly rainfall
270 mm (11 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
less favorable
very good
excellent
Climate in Palomino →

Cabo de la Vela

In December Cabo de la Vela generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
4.8 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
5 days
3 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Cabo de la Vela →

Ríohacha

In December Ríohacha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
139 mm (5.5 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Ríohacha →

San Juan del Cesar

In December San Juan del Cesar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
203 hours
246 hours
267 hours
Monthly rainfall
231 mm (9.1 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
excellent
Climate in San Juan del Cesar →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Guajira, in Colombia.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Palomino 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Cabo de la Vela 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Ríohacha 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
San Juan del Cesar 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)

Guajira weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect very good weather across Guajira, Colombia in December. The popular destination of Palomino averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 23°C (73°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Palomino peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in December, dropping to about 23°C (73°F) overnight.

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

Palomino typically receives notable rainfall in December, about 111 mm (4.4 in) on average across Guajira, Colombia.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Guajira, Colombia?

In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Guajira, Colombia with overall very good weather in Palomino.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and February offering mostly excellent weather in Palomino. On the other hand, the months of May, September, October and November tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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