The best times to visit Colon for ideal weather are

March 5th to June 3rd

or

August 20th to November 18th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Colon Travel Info

Weather in Colon

Temperature

Average temperatures in Colon vary greatly. Considering humidity, temperatures feel nice most of the year, excluding some hot weeks in the summer, with a fair chance of precipitation about half of the year. The area is somewhat temperate — in the 46th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Colon, the hottest months are January, December, and then February. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally late December where highs are regularly around 90.9°F (32.7°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 66.6°F (19.2°C) at night.

Colon Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Colon Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Colon Perceived Temperature (F)

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Colon Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Colon Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 90.4 80.1 66.5
Feb 86.4 77.1 65.7
Mar 82.1 72.9 61.6
Apr 77.4 67.3 55.6
May 69.4 60.1 50.2
Jun 62.5 53.2 43
Jul 62.4 52.5 41.9
Aug 66.1 56.7 45.3
Sep 70.3 60.5 49.4
Oct 75.9 66.7 54.5
Nov 84.1 74.4 59.9
Dec 88.4 78.3 63.7

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 32.4 26.7 19.2
Feb 30.2 25.1 18.7
Mar 27.8 22.7 16.4
Apr 25.2 19.6 13.1
May 20.8 15.6 10.1
Jun 16.9 11.8 6.1
Jul 16.9 11.4 5.5
Aug 18.9 13.7 7.4
Sep 21.3 15.8 9.7
Oct 24.4 19.3 12.5
Nov 28.9 23.6 15.5
Dec 31.3 25.7 17.6

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Colon are June, November, and then July. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around late July. For example, on the week of July 23rd there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in mid February with an average of 3 days of significant precipitation the week of February 19th.

When can you find snow in Colon? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Colon.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Colon (in).

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Snow depth

Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 19% 0 4.8
Feb 28% 0 7.8
Mar 19% 0 6.7
Apr 15% 0 3.4
May 14% 0 4.4
Jun 10% 0 2.1
Jul 11% 0 2.5
Aug 16% 0 3.7
Sep 19% 0 3.8
Oct 21% 0 5.6
Nov 11% 0 2.6
Dec 20% 0 4.9

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 19 0 12.2
Feb 28 0 19.8
Mar 19 0 17
Apr 15 0 8.6
May 14 0 11.2
Jun 10 0 5.3
Jul 11 0 6.4
Aug 16 0 9.4
Sep 19 0 9.7
Oct 21 0 14.2
Nov 11 0 6.6
Dec 20 0 12.4

 

Humidity and Wind

Colon has some very humid months, with other moderately humid months on the other side of the year. The least humid month is December (43.7% relative humidity), and the most humid month is June (71.4%).

Wind in Colon is usually moderate. The windiest month is September, followed by November and December. September’s average wind speed of around 8.9 knots (10.2 MPH or 16.4 KPH) is considered “a gentle breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in mid August where average top sustained speeds reach 13.5 knots, which is considered a moderate breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Colon.

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Avg. Relative Humidity

Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Max Sustained Wind
Average Daily Wind

Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 7.8 Gentle breeze 11.6 Significant breeze
Feb 7.5 Gentle breeze 11.1 Significant breeze
Mar 7 Gentle breeze 10.7 Significant breeze
Apr 6.2 Light breeze 9.9 Gentle breeze
May 6.5 Light breeze 10.6 Significant breeze
Jun 6.8 Light breeze 10.5 Gentle breeze
Jul 6.7 Light breeze 10.4 Significant breeze
Aug 7.9 Gentle breeze 11.7 Significant breeze
Sep 8.9 Gentle breeze 12.4 Significant breeze
Oct 8.4 Gentle breeze 11.7 Significant breeze
Nov 8.9 Gentle breeze 12.6 Significant breeze
Dec 8.5 Gentle breeze 12.3 Significant breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 46.9%
Feb 59.4%
Mar 61.1%
Apr 60.7%
May 67.8%
Jun 71.4%
Jul 67.1%
Aug 62.3%
Sep 62.3%
Oct 58.3%
Nov 44.7%
Dec 43.7%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Colon?

Our best data indicates this area is generally safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are no travel advisories or warnings for Argentina; exercise normal security precautions. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Nov 21, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Colon, Argentina is January, followed by February and October. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Colon in June. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 55.5 in June means 55.5% of the tourists vs. January.

 

 

Overall Colon Travel Experience by Season

Fall (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 84.4°F (29.1°C) and 62.2°F (16.8°C) with colder temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 4 to 6 days of significant precipitation per month. Fall is fairly slow for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for deals.

Winter (June through August)

The middle-year months have cold weather with high temperatures that are brisk. These months see the least precipitation with 3 to 5 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the slowest season for tourism in Colon, so lodging and other accommodations may cost less than usual.

Spring (September through November)

Spring daily highs range from 88.6°F (31.4°C) and 69.6°F (20.9°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 3 to 7 days per month. Tourism is the second busiest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be slightly higher priced.

Summer (December through February)

Weather is perfect this time of year in Colon to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 90.9°F (32.7°C) and 82°F (27.8°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 6 to 8 times per month. These times of year are the busiest with tourists.

 

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