Villavicencio Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Villavicencio. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Villavicencio has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1542 mm of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

Villavicencio can be quite wet during April, receiving approximately 232 mm of precipitation over 22 rainy days.

In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 61 mm of rainfall, spread across 24 rainy days.

April, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C and receives 111 hours of sunshine. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 27°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Villavicencio Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Colombia

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Colombia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Villavicencio’s average annual precipitation is 1542 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Sea vs. Land Precipitation

The proximity of a location to a large body of water can significantly affect its rainfall patterns:

• Ocean Influence: Coastal regions typically receive more rainfall due to the presence of moisture-laden winds from the ocean. These regions tend to have more humid climates and experience more frequent precipitation, especially in winter.
• Continental Climates: Areas further from the sea, such as inland or continental regions, experience less frequent rainfall and more extreme seasonal variations in precipitation.

For more detailed information about Villavicencio’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Villavicencio Climate page.