Caldas Weather in December

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

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Manizales Salamina La Manuelita Chinchiná

Planning a journey to Caldas, Colombia this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Caldas in December

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

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Los Nevados National Park at 20°C (68°F) and warm in Salamina at 23°C (73°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Salamina and 10°C (50°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 December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Chinchiná with an average of 230 mm (9.1 in) to heavy rainfall in La Manuelita with 880 mm (35 in).

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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) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August22°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 December

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 December for some of the most popular destinations in Caldas, Colombia?

Temperature range in Caldas (December)

Precipitation variation in Caldas (December)

Manizales

In December Manizales generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
827 mm (33 in)
756 mm (30 in)
612 mm (24 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Manizales →

Salamina

In December Salamina generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
499 mm (20 in)
365 mm (14 in)
255 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Salamina →

La Manuelita

In December 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 less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
22°C (72°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
916 mm (36 in)
880 mm (35 in)
715 mm (28 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in La Manuelita →

Chinchiná

In December 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.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
515 mm (20 in)
230 mm (9.1 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
very good
Climate in Chinchiná →

Los Nevados National Park

In December Los Nevados National Park generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
164 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
453 mm (18 in)
328 mm (13 in)
263 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
12 days
9 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.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Manizales 21°C (70°F) 11°C (52°F) 756 mm (30 in)
Salamina 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 365 mm (14 in)
La Manuelita 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 880 mm (35 in)
Chinchiná 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 230 mm (9.1 in)
Los Nevados National Park 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 328 mm (13 in)

Caldas weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Caldas, Colombia generally has less favorable weather conditions. Manizales sees daytime temperatures near 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to roughly 11°C (52°F).

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

In Manizales, the average daytime high in December is 21°C (70°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 11°C (52°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Manizales records an average of 756 mm (30 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for Caldas, Colombia.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Caldas, Colombia?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Caldas, Colombia due to the typically less favorable weather in Manizales.

On average, the best time to visit Caldas, Colombia is in with generally less favorable weather in Manizales.

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