El Retén weather
At 2:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 30°C (85°F). Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Dec–Jan. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for El Retén, Magdalena Department, Colombia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 92%
- Chance of rain
- 67%
- Rain
- 0.7 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–JanOff season May–Oct
About El Retén weather
Is it raining in El Retén right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 30° right now. Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in El Retén this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–33° 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 Sunday.
Has it been raining in El Retén lately?
In the past 7 days, El Retén had 5 rainy days and 39.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for El Retén?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
El Retén weather by month
When is the best time to visit El Retén?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit El Retén is Dec–Jan, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 30°C (86°F) in October to 36°C (97°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in El Retén?
October is the wettest month, with about 142 mm (5.6 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in El Retén?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 36°C (97°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F). October is the coolest, with highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 23°C (74°F).
Does El Retén have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is October at about 142 mm (5.6 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months