Caldas Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Caldas, Colombia in April.

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Manizales Salamina La Manuelita Chinchiná

Considering a trip to Caldas, Colombia this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Caldas in April

Caldas, Colombia is a region in Colombia. In April, Caldas experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from pleasant to warm and heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Los Nevados National Park at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Salamina at 23°C (73°F). At night it cools down to 13°C (55°F) in Salamina and 11°C (52°F) in Los Nevados National Park.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Caldas, Colombia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Chinchiná with an average of 241 mm (9.5 in) to heavy rainfall in La Manuelita with 1308 mm (51 in).

Explore Caldas by month

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January22°C (72°F) February22°C (72°F) March22°C (72°F) April22°C (72°F) May21°C (70°F) June21°C (70°F) July21°C (70°F) This monthAugust22°C (72°F) September21°C (70°F) October21°C (70°F) November21°C (70°F) December21°C (70°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Caldas in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Caldas.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Caldas

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Caldas, Colombia?

Temperature range in Caldas (April)

Precipitation variation in Caldas (April)

Manizales

In April Manizales generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
1015 mm (40 in)
1236 mm (49 in)
1367 mm (54 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
21 days
22 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Manizales →

Salamina

In April Salamina generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
465 mm (18 in)
581 mm (23 in)
623 mm (25 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
22 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Salamina →

La Manuelita

In April La Manuelita generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
1073 mm (42 in)
1308 mm (51 in)
1462 mm (58 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
21 days
22 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in La Manuelita →

Chinchiná

In April Chinchiná generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
307 mm (12 in)
241 mm (9.5 in)
595 mm (23 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
21 days
22 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Chinchiná →

Los Nevados National Park

In April Los Nevados National Park generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
137 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
562 mm (22 in)
683 mm (27 in)
686 mm (27 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
20 days
22 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Los Nevados National Park →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Caldas, in Colombia.

In our records: Colombia April extremes

Notable April records observed across cities in Colombia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest April day in Colombia reached 42°C (108°F) in Pozo Colorado on April 17, 2016.
  • Based on our data, the coldest April night in Colombia dropped to -2°C (28°F) in Puerto Carreño on April 21, 2015.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Caldas in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Manizales 22°C (72°F) 12°C (54°F) 1236 mm (49 in)
Salamina 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 581 mm (23 in)
La Manuelita 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 1308 mm (51 in)
Chinchiná 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 241 mm (9.5 in)
Los Nevados National Park 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 683 mm (27 in)

Caldas weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Caldas, Colombia in April?

April in Caldas, Colombia brings less favorable weather. In Manizales, daytime temperatures are typically around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows hover near 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in Caldas, Colombia in April?

In Manizales, the average daytime high in April is 22°C (72°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 12°C (54°F).

Does Caldas, Colombia get a lot of rain in April?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Manizales records an average of 1236 mm (49 in) in April, putting it among the wetter months for Caldas, Colombia.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Caldas, Colombia?

Given the typically excellent weather conditions in Manizales, April might be a good time to visit Caldas, Colombia. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly less favorable weather in Manizales.

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