La Guajira, Colombia Weather

La Guajira,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
34°C
93.2°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 998 hPa

Feel like: 34 °C

Temperature: 34°C

Cloud: 91%

Humidity: 43%

Wind: E - 25 km/h

Visibility: 42.2 km

Weather forecast

Thu
06 Aug
27°C / 35°C
Slight Thunderstorm
Fri
07 Aug
27°C / 35°C
Drizzle
Sat
08 Aug
26°C / 36°C
Drizzle
Sun
09 Aug
27°C / 35°C
Drizzle
Mon
10 Aug
26°C / 36°C
Drizzle
Hourly forecast today:
21:00 PM
20° / 34°
20° / 34°
Overcast
43% 54 km/h
22:00 PM
20° / 33°
20° / 33°
Partly Cloudy
46% 49 km/h
23:00 PM
20° / 31°
20° / 31°
Partly Cloudy
51% 42 km/h
00:00 AM
21° / 30°
21° / 30°
Partly Cloudy
57% 38 km/h
01:00 AM
20° / 30°
20° / 30°
Overcast
56% 33 km/h
02:00 AM
21° / 29°
21° / 29°
Overcast
60% 33 km/h
03:00 AM
21° / 29°
21° / 29°
Overcast
64% 29 km/h
04:00 AM
22° / 28°
22° / 28°
Overcast
68% 28 km/h
05:00 AM
22° / 28°
22° / 28°
Overcast
73% 31 km/h
06:00 AM
23° / 27°
23° / 27°
Overcast
76% 28 km/h
07:00 AM
23° / 27°
23° / 27°
Overcast
78% 26 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 34.97°C
  • Average low 26.5°C
  • Hottest day 37°C (12 August 2026)
  • Coldest day 25°C (22 July 2026)
  • Average humidity 64.6%
  • Days with precipitation 28 days
  • Highest precipitation 41 mm (24 July 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 35°C
  • Min: 27°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in La Guajira over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in La Guajira in the coming days

Rainfall in La Guajira in the coming days

La Guajira Climate Summary

La Guajira features a Tropical wet and dry or savanna (Köppen classification: Aw), with an average annual temperature of 29.35ºC (84.83ºF), which is about 5.15% higher than the national average for Colombia. Annually, the city experiences approximately 147.94 millimeters (5.82 inches) of rainfall, spread across 220.74 rainy days, accounting for 60.48% of the year.

Longitude 11.3547743
Latitude -72.5204827
Yearly high temperature 32.31ºC (90.16ºF)
Yearly low temperature 25.04ºC (77.07ºF)
Hottest month August 33.73ºC (92.71ºF)
Coldest month January 23.58ºC (74.44ºF)
Yearly precip 147.94mm (5.82in)
Days with rainfall 220.74 days (60.48%)
Driest month February (68.2%)
Wettest month October (74.92%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 30.87° / 23.58° 7.55 days
February 31.72° / 23.74° 4.73 days
March 32.15° / 24.53° 11.73 days
April 32.77° / 25.5° 16.73 days
May 32.85° / 25.86° 22.27 days
June 32.89° / 25.88° 17.18 days
July 32.94° / 25.65° 16.82 days
August 33.73° / 26.15° 22.64 days
September 33.49° / 25.99° 27.09 days
October 32.34° / 25.08° 29.64 days
November 31.35° / 24.38° 25.91 days
December 30.58° / 24.11° 18.45 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in La Guajira?

August has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 33.73ºC) and January are the coolest (daily mean of 23.58ºC).

2. What should I wear in La Guajira today?

For today's very hot weather in La Guajira, with the high temperatures above 34ºC (93.2ºF), consider wearing:
- Light, natural fabrics (like cotton or linen)
- High SPF sunscreen for outdoor activities
- UV-blocking sunglasses
- Ultra-thin, breathable socks

Temperature

Early
22°C / 28°C
Morning
23°C / 27°C
Afternoon
21°C / 33°C
Evening
20°C / 34°C

Air quality

Moderate

Acceptable air quality, some pollutants present, minor health concerns for sensitive individuals

  • CO2 444
  • CO 110
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 1
  • O3 57
  • PM10 26
  • PM25 12
  • SO2 1
  • CH4 1,341

Sunrise / Sunset

10:38
23:13