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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Santa Rosa de Cabal.
With consistently stable weather, Santa Rosa de Cabal, Risaralda, Colombia, sees little seasonal temperature change. Daytime highs average 22°C (72°F), ranging from 23°C (73°F) in January to 22°C (72°F) in July.
The city has a wet climate, receiving around 4635 mm (182 in) of rainfall per year. May is the wettest month. Sunshine peaks in August, when the city sees around 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Santa Rosa de Cabal - and find the best time to visit.
The climate in Santa Rosa de Cabal remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in January to a comfortable 22°C (72°F) in July.
Nighttime temperatures range from 14°C (57°F) in January to 13°C (55°F) in July.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Santa Rosa de Cabal is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 4635 mm (182 in). The seasons in Santa Rosa de Cabal bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 698 mm (27 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 22 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 115 mm (4.5 in) over 13 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Santa Rosa de Cabal Precipitation page.
Santa Rosa de Cabal 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.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Santa Rosa de Cabal.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 82%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 66%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January and February typically offer the most optimal weather in Santa Rosa de Cabal. In contrast, March, April, May, June, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.
Daytime highs range from 22°C (72°F) in July to 23°C (73°F) in January. Nighttime lows range from 13°C (55°F) to 14°C (57°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 4635 mm (182 in). May is the wettest month with 698 mm (27 in), while January is the driest with 115 mm (4.5 in).
Santa Rosa de Cabal receives around 1,968 hours of sunshine per year. August is the sunniest month with 196 hours, while April is the cloudiest with just 137 hours.
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