Norte de Santander Department

Region · 🇨🇴 Colombia

Population 1,620,318

Area 21,881 km²

Time zone America/Bogota

Official website www.nortedesantander.gov.co

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Norte de Santander Essentials

Norte de Santander spans the rugged terrain of the Cordillera Oriental, featuring the unique brown-stone pillars of Los Estoraques Unique Natural Area. The region's history is anchored in Villa del Rosario, where the 1821 Constitution of Cúcuta was signed. In Chinácota, visitors find colonial architecture and traditional markets, while the department's capital, Cúcuta, offers urban landmarks like Ventura Plaza and regional culinary specialties such as chicharrones. Natural sites include the turquoise waters of Pozo Azul and various Andean waterfalls.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Good

25°–35° · varies by region
18° at night
6–8 rainy days · varies by region
7 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in February

Fair

26°–36° · varies by region
19° at night
8–10 rainy days · varies by region
5 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in March

Poor

26°–36° · varies by region
19° at night
10–14 rainy days · varies by region
2 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 6 days above 35°

Typical weather in April

Poor

25°–35° · varies by region
20° at night
14–18 rainy days · varies by region
1 sunny day
4 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Poor

24°–36° · varies by region
20° at night
16–20 rainy days · varies by region
2 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 6 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor

24°–36° · varies by region
19° at night
15–18 rainy days · varies by region
3 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor

25°–37° · varies by region
19° at night
13–17 rainy days · varies by region
5 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 6 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor

25°–37° · varies by region
19° at night
13–18 rainy days · varies by region
5 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 7 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Poor

24°–37° · varies by region
19° at night
15–19 rainy days · varies by region
4 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 6 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Poor

23°–35° · varies by region
19° at night
18–21 rainy days · varies by region
2 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in November

Fair

22°–33° · varies by region
19° at night
16–19 rainy days · varies by region
1 sunny day
5 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in December

Fair

24°–34° · varies by region
19° at night
10–12 rainy days · varies by region
5 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

This destination spans several climate zones, so these figures are a range across the region rather than exact values. Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025