Manizales Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Manizales, Caldas, Colombia. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Manizales has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 13514 mm (532 in) of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, June receives substantial rainfall, averaging 1547 mm (61 in) of precipitation, recorded across 18 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January brings less rainfall, with 612 mm (24 in) over 13 rainy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Manizales Temperature page.

Annual Rainfall in Colombia: City Comparison

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.

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Heavy annual rainfall has been defined as more than 1000 mm (39 in) precipitation. High: 600 mm (24 in) to 1000 mm (39 in). Moderate: 250 mm (9.8 in) to 600 mm (24 in). Low: less than 250 mm (9.8 in).

Manizales vs World: Rainfall Compared

Manizales's average annual precipitation is 13514 mm (532 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

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