Guatapé Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Guatapé’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Colombia.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Guatapé enjoys a stable climate with temperatures staying pretty much the same throughout the year. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a warm 27°C in August to a warm 25°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 15°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Guatapé by month:
The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, when the sun's heating is most intense. August, the city’s warmest month, enjoys 186 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 153 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 12 days. It records 169 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
Annual Temperatures in Colombia Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Colombia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Guatapé Temperatures Compared World Wide
Guatapé’s average annual maximum temperature is 26°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, experiences an average annual temperature of 23°C, with hot summers and mild winters typical of a Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, in ReykjavÃk, Iceland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 9°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with an average annual temperature of 23°C, featuring hot summers and mild winters.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual temperature is 21°C, expect warmer summers and milder winters.
How does the temperature feel?
Humidity is an essential factor in how you experience temperature. When a warm period is accompanied by high humidity, it results in a higher perceived temperature. This is especially true when temperatures exceed 25°C, as it can cause greater discomfort.
In Guatapé, during the coolest month, January, you will experience 65% humidity, which is considered high. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of 25°C. In the warmest month, August, the humidity is 64% combined with an average maximum temperature of 27°C, which creates a high-feel temperature. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Guatapé’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Guatapé climate page.
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