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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Zipaquirá.
Zipaquirá, Cundinamarca, Colombia, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 21°C (70°F), peaking in February at 22°C (72°F) and dipping in July to 20°C (68°F).
The city has a wet climate, receiving around 1633 mm (64 in) of rainfall per year. Despite the high annual total, it has a distinct rainy season from March to May. April is the wettest month. The sunniest month is January, with 5.2 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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With minimal seasonal shifts, Zipaquirá experiences a constant climate year-round. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 22°C (72°F) in February to a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in July.
Nighttime temperatures range from 10°C (50°F) in February to 9°C (48°F) in July.
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Zipaquirá has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1633 mm (64 in) of rainfall per year. The seasons in Zipaquirá bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, April, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 243 mm (9.6 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 18 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 73 mm (2.9 in) over 17 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Zipaquirá Precipitation page.
In Zipaquirá, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.2 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. May sees a soft sun for only 2.8 hours per average day.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Zipaquirá.
The city experiences its highest humidity in April, reaching 77%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 74%. 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, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather in Zipaquirá. In contrast, March and April tend to have less optimal conditions. Zipaquirá has a distinct rainy season from March to May.
Daytime highs range from 20°C (68°F) in July to 22°C (72°F) in February. Nighttime lows range from 9°C (48°F) to 10°C (50°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 1633 mm (64 in). April is the wettest month with 243 mm (9.6 in), while August is the driest with 73 mm (2.9 in).
Zipaquirá receives around 1,337 hours of sunshine per year. January is the sunniest month with 156 hours, while May is the cloudiest with just 83 hours.
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