Norte de Santander Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Norte de Santander, Colombia in December.

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Cúcuta

Planning a getaway to Norte de Santander, 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 Norte de Santander in December

Norte de Santander, Colombia is a region in Colombia. December in Norte de Santander generally has very warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Cúcuta. On average, December is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Cúcuta.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Norte de Santander, Colombia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

December is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 105 mm (4.1 in) in Cúcuta.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Cúcuta enjoys about 192 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Norte de Santander by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Norte de Santander - and find the best time to visit. (based on Cúcuta)

January31°C (88°F) February32°C (90°F) March32°C (90°F) April32°C (90°F) May33°C (91°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September34°C (93°F) October33°C (91°F) November31°C (88°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Norte de Santander in December

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Norte de Santander

What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in Norte de Santander, Colombia?

Cúcuta

In December Cúcuta generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

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January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
192 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
173 mm (6.8 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
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Norte de Santander weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Norte de Santander, Colombia in December?

Expect mixed weather across Norte de Santander, Colombia in December. The popular destination of Cúcuta averages 31°C (88°F) by day and 20°C (68°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Norte de Santander, Colombia in December?

Cúcuta averages a daytime maximum of 31°C (88°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 20°C (68°F).

Does Norte de Santander, Colombia get a lot of rain in December?

Cúcuta typically receives notable rainfall in December, about 105 mm (4.1 in) on average across Norte de Santander, Colombia.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Norte de Santander, Colombia?

In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Norte de Santander, Colombia with overall good weather in Cúcuta. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

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

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