Best time to visit San Andrés
The best time to visit San Andrés is usually February, March and April, when a typical day grades B+, B+ and B+. June and November are the weakest (B- and B-). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
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San Andrés month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Waves | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | B | 82°F | 83°F | 54% | 6 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| February | B+ | 81°F | 82°F | 43% | 5.9 ft | Busy | Very low |
| March | B+ | 81°F | 82°F | 23% | 4.4 ft | Busy | Very low |
| April | B+ | 82°F | 83°F | 31% | 4.4 ft | Busy | Very low |
| May | B+ | 83°F | 84°F | 53% | 4.8 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| June | B- | 83°F | 84°F | 84% | 5.4 ft | Busy | Very low |
| July | B- | 84°F | 84°F | 80% | 6 ft | Busy | Very low |
| August | B | 84°F | 85°F | 73% | 4.9 ft | Moderate | Low |
| September | B | 85°F | 85°F | 76% | 3.5 ft | Moderate | Moderate |
| October | B | 84°F | 86°F | 84% | 2.9 ft | Moderate | Low |
| November | B- | 84°F | 85°F | 88% | 4.3 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| December | B | 83°F | 84°F | 67% | 5.8 ft | Very busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 4 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in San Andrés
Resorts with the best typical February, and their grades for the next few days.
- Decameron Isleño Feb B+SatB+SunB+MonB-TueB+WedB+
- Decameron Aquarium Feb B+SatBSunBMonC+TueBWedB
- Decameron Marazul Feb B+SatBSunBMonC+TueB+WedB-
- Providencia Beach Lodges Feb B+SatB+SunB-MonB-TueBWedB+
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit San Andrés?
- The best time to visit San Andrés is usually February, March and April, when a typical day grades B+, B+ and B+. June and November are the weakest (B- and B-). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit San Andrés?
- Crowds are usually lightest in September and October and heaviest in January and December (New Year holiday and MLK weekend). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in San Andrés?
- Storm risk runs from about August to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in San Andrés?
- The sea is warmest in September and October (about 86°F) and coolest in February and March (about 82°F).