San Andrés weather by month & the best time to visit
Colombia · beach resort · tropical — wet & dry seasons climate
The best time to visit San Andrés is February — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 92/100), with March and April close behind. San Andrés averages about 2,607 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 27°C / 81°F and roughly 14 mm of rain in February.
When is the best time to visit San Andrés?
For sunshine, the best time to visit San Andrés is February, then March and April. The dullest month is June (67/100, 191 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is San Andrés?
San Andrés gets a lot of sun: around 2,607 hours a year. February (92/100) is noticeably better than June (67). It ranks #5 of 49 destinations in Colombia for annual sunshine, above the national median of 1,819 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around October, carries about 45% of the annual 1,535 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86 | 27° / 81°F | 27° / 81°F | 43 mm | 9 | 29° / 84°F |
| February | 92 | 27° / 81°F | 26° / 79°F | 14 mm | 11 | 28° / 82°F |
| March | 92 | 27° / 81°F | 26° / 79°F | 10 mm | 12 | 28° / 82°F |
| April | 90 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 23 mm | 12 | 29° / 84°F |
| May | 71 | 28° / 82°F | 28° / 82°F | 127 mm | 10 | 30° / 86°F |
| June | 67 | 28° / 82°F | 28° / 82°F | 191 mm | 9 | 30° / 86°F |
| July | 67 | 28° / 82°F | 28° / 82°F | 183 mm | 10 | 29° / 84°F |
| August | 67 | 28° / 82°F | 28° / 82°F | 169 mm | 10 | 30° / 86°F |
| September | 67 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 179 mm | 10 | 30° / 86°F |
| October | 67 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 262 mm | 9 | 30° / 86°F |
| November | 67 | 28° / 82°F | 28° / 82°F | 243 mm | 8 | 30° / 86°F |
| December | 78 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 91 mm | 8 | 29° / 84°F |
Sea temperature in San Andrés by month
The sea off San Andrés is warmest in May at around 30°C / 86°F, and coolest in February at 28°C / 82°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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San Andrés: questions and answers
What kind of destination is San Andrés?
San Andrés is a beach resort in Colombia with a tropical — wet & dry seasons climate — the sea reaches 30°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does San Andrés get a year?
San Andrés gets about 2,607 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around February.
When is the best time to visit San Andrés?
The sunniest time to visit San Andrés is February, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 92/100 (with March and April close behind). Expect daytime highs around 27°C / 81°F.
What is the least sunny month in San Andrés?
June is the least sunny month in San Andrés, scoring 67/100 with about 191 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in San Andrés?
The sea in San Andrés ranges from about 28°C (February) to 30°C (May). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in San Andrés?
The typical midday UV index in San Andrés peaks around 12 (extreme) in March, easing to about 8 (very high) in November. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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