Cesar Department weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Cesar Department, Colombia. Like most weather services, we show Cesar Department at one spot: Valledupar, its largest city. At 6:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 27°C (80°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Dec–Mar.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 88%
- Chance of rain
- 69%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–MarOff season May, Sep–Oct
About Valledupar weather
Is it raining in Valledupar right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 27° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Valledupar this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–32° and lows of 23–25°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Valledupar lately?
In the past 7 days, Valledupar had 6 rainy days and 43.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Valledupar?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Cesar Department weather by month
When is the best time to visit Cesar Department?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Cesar Department is Dec–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May, Sep–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (80°F) in November to 30°C (85°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Cesar Department?
October is the wettest month, with about 140 mm (5.5 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Cesar Department?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (85°F) and lows of 16°C (62°F). November is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F).
Does Cesar Department have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is October at about 140 mm (5.5 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Valledupar), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Cesar Department
Weather can differ a lot within Cesar Department: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valledupar | Dec–Mar | None | 27–30°C | 717 mm |
| Aguachica | Dec–Jan | None | 29–34°C | 1,068 mm |
| Agustín Codazzi | Dec–Mar | None | 26–29°C | 783 mm |
| Bosconia | Nov–Jan | None | 32–38°C | 759 mm |
| Curumaní | Dec–Jan | None | 30–35°C | 897 mm |
| Chimichagua | Nov–Jan | None | 31–38°C | 805 mm |
| El Copey | Nov–Jan | None | 32–38°C | 759 mm |
| Chiriguaná | Nov–Jan | None | 31–38°C | 805 mm |
| Ariguaní | Dec–Mar | None | 25–30°C | 701 mm |
| La Jagua de Ibirico | Dec–Feb | None | 29–33°C | 832 mm |
| Becerril | Dec–Feb | None | 29–33°C | 832 mm |
| San Martín | Dec–Jan | Oct–Nov | 29–35°C | 1,281 mm |