Climate guide for San Andrés Island, Colombia

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About San Andrés Island

San Andrés Island is a beach destination in Colombia. Its setting includes Caribbean coral island of 7-colored seas, snorkeling, and reggae culture. Use the monthly scores to weigh time by the water against heat, rainfall, humidity, daylight and sunny-day patterns.

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When to visit San Andrés Island: the short answer

The best time to visit San Andrés Island is January, followed by February, March. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: January averages 28°C with 18 mm of rain and about 24 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are November, June. If budget matters more than perfect weather, September is the strongest of the low-rate months at 7.4/10.

Across the year San Andrés Island swings from 27°C in February to 29°C in September, a 2-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 9 mm in February to 253 mm in October. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: San Andrés Island is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 3.7 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: September (29°C). Coolest: February (27°C). Driest: February (9 mm). Wettest: October (253 mm).

San Andrés Island month by month

January in San Andrés Island — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.7/10

January averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 78%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 18 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 24 sunny days and 11.3 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for San Andrés Island at 9.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

February in San Andrés Island — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.7/10

February averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 78%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 9 mm for the month, with about 26 sunny days and 11.6 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for San Andrés Island at 9.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

March in San Andrés Island — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.7/10

March averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 10 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 11.9 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for San Andrés Island at 9.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

April in San Andrés Island — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.7/10

April averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 28 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 sunny days and 12.3 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for San Andrés Island at 9.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

May in San Andrés Island — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 8.3/10

May averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 101 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 26 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 8.3/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

June in San Andrés Island — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.6/10

June averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

221 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 18 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6.6/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in San Andrés Island — 3.1 points higher on the same scale.

July in San Andrés Island — reliably good (9th best month)

Good · 7.1/10

July averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 84%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 199 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 21 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 7.1/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in San Andrés Island — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

August in San Andrés Island — reliably good (7th best month)

Good · 7.5/10

August averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 146 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 25 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 7.5/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in San Andrés Island — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.

September in San Andrés Island — reliably good (8th best month)

Good · 7.4/10

September averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 168 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 23 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 7.4/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in San Andrés Island — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.

October in San Andrés Island — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.7/10

October averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

253 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 20 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6.7/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in San Andrés Island — 3 points higher on the same scale.

November in San Andrés Island — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6/10

November averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

243 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 15 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in San Andrés Island — 3.7 points higher on the same scale.

December in San Andrés Island — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 7.6/10

December averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 109 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 18 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 7.6/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in San Andrés Island — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit San Andrés Island, Colombia?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit San Andrés Island are January, February, March, April. January is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.7/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in San Andrés Island year-round?
San Andrés Island has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 27°C in February to 29°C in September, with Ideal Weather scores between 6.0 and 9.7 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in San Andrés Island?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in San Andrés Island are November (6.0/10), June (6.6/10), October (6.7/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in San Andrés Island?
October is the wettest month in San Andrés Island, averaging about 253 mm of rainfall. February is the driest, at roughly 9 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in San Andrés Island?
March sees the most sun in San Andrés Island, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is San Andrés Island a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
San Andrés Island is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (January, February, March, April) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for San Andrés Island calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for San Andrés Island: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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