Norte de Santander Department weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Norte de Santander Department, Colombia. Like most weather services, we show Norte de Santander Department at one spot: Cúcuta, its largest city. At 4:45 PM local time it was cloudy and 31°C (89°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: Jan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 84%
- Chance of rain
- 35%
- 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 JanOff season Mar–May, Sep–Nov
About Cúcuta weather
Is it raining in Cúcuta right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 31° 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 Cúcuta this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–37° and lows of 23–24°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Cúcuta lately?
In the past 7 days, Cúcuta had 5 rainy days and 32.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Cúcuta?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Norte de Santander Department weather by month
When is the best time to visit Norte de Santander Department?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Norte de Santander Department is Jan, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–May, Sep–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 29°C (85°F) in November to 32°C (90°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Norte de Santander Department?
November is the wettest month, with about 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 38 mm (1.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Norte de Santander Department?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 20°C (69°F). November is the coolest, with highs of 29°C (85°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F).
Does Norte de Santander Department have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is November at about 111 mm (4.4 in).
Norte de Santander Department weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Cúcuta), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Norte de Santander Department
Weather can differ a lot within Norte de Santander Department: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cúcuta | Jan | None | 29–32°C | 912 mm |
| Ocaña | Jan–Feb | None | 24–27°C | 1,012 mm |
| Villa del Rosario | Jan | None | 29–32°C | 912 mm |
| Los Patios | Jan | None | 29–32°C | 912 mm |
| Pamplona | Dec–Feb | None | 21–23°C | 980 mm |
| El Zulia | Jan | None | 29–32°C | 912 mm |
| Puerto Santander | Dec–Feb | None | 32–37°C | 945 mm |