Norte de Santander Department weather in December
December is a fair month to visit Norte de Santander Department: highs of 30°C (85°F) and about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain on average. Nights average 19°C (67°F) and cloud cover 67% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 6th driest month of the year and the 2nd coolest. Compared with November, it is about as warm and drier; January brings highs of 31°C (88°F) and 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Cúcuta, the largest city in Norte de Santander Department. See below for other places.
Is December a good time to visit Norte de Santander Department?
fair month Weather score 75/100.
December is a fair month in Norte de Santander Department. The weather is usually best in Jan.
Does it rain a lot in Norte de Santander Department in December?
Some rain is normal: about 72 mm (2.8 in) falls in an average December. It is the 6th driest month of the year.
How warm is Norte de Santander Department in December?
Days average 30°C (85°F) and nights 19°C (67°F).
Norte de Santander Department weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C (88°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 38 mm | 63% | best |
| February | 32°C (90°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 42 mm | 69% | fair |
| March | 32°C (90°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 65 mm | 78% | least pleasant |
| April | 31°C (89°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 106 mm | 87% | least pleasant |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 99 mm | 88% | least pleasant |
| June | 31°C (88°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 72 mm | 86% | fair |
| July | 31°C (88°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 69 mm | 84% | fair |
| August | 32°C (89°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 58 mm | 82% | fair |
| September | 32°C (90°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 79 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| October | 31°C (87°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| November | 29°C (85°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 111 mm | 79% | least pleasant |
| December | 30°C (85°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 72 mm | 67% | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Norte de Santander Department in December
Weather can differ a lot within Norte de Santander Department: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cúcuta | 30°C (85°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 72 mm | fair |
| Ocaña | 25°C (76°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 71 mm | fair |
| Villa del Rosario | 30°C (85°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 72 mm | fair |
| Los Patios | 30°C (85°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 72 mm | fair |
| Pamplona | 21°C (70°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm | best |
| El Zulia | 30°C (85°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 72 mm | fair |
| Puerto Santander | 32°C (90°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 80 mm | best |