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Ricaurte Climate by Month

Ricaurte maintains a fairly consistent very warm average temperature. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, Ricaurte experiences a constant climate year-round. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in February to a comfortable 30°C in July. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 21°C in July.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Ricaurte has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 4289 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in Ricaurte, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 643 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 15 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 125 mm over 7 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Ricaurte enjoys sunny spells year-round. August sees up to 6.5 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. April, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.6 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Ibagué, Colombia (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Ibagué, Colombia (45 KM, 28 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Ricaurte in Colombia

Ricaurte has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 31°C.
The average rainfall figures in Ricaurte are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose August which is the sunniest month of the year.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Ricaurte?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Ricaurte?
    The coolest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Ricaurte?
    May tops the wettest month list with 643 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Ricaurte?
    January is the driest month with 125 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Ricaurte?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 196 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Ricaurte

    Fri   Dec 13
    34°C | 24°C
    N 7 km/h
    6.2 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Sat   Dec 14
    35°C | 24°C
    NE 7 km/h
    0.6 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    34°C | 24°C
    NE 4 km/h
    11 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain