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Quindio Weather in December

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

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Planning a getaway to Quindio, Colombia this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Quindio in December

Quindio, Colombia is a region in Colombia. December in Quindio generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Salento at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Quimbaya at 24°C (75°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Quimbaya and 11°C (52°F) in Salento.

To explore the conditions in Quindio, Colombia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in El Caimo with an average of 479 mm (19 in) to heavy rainfall in Filandia with 775 mm (31 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Salento as an example - it receives around 164 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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Best Places to Visit in Quindio in December

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

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 Quindio

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Quindio, Colombia?

Temperature range in Quindio (December)

Precipitation variation in Quindio (December)

Salento

In December Salento 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 poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
164 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
724 mm (29 in)
644 mm (25 in)
528 mm (21 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Salento →

Armenia

In December Armenia 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 poor 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)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
164 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
659 mm (26 in)
537 mm (21 in)
428 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Armenia →

Quimbaya

In December Quimbaya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
164 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
802 mm (32 in)
730 mm (29 in)
588 mm (23 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Quimbaya →

Montenegro

In December Montenegro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
164 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
740 mm (29 in)
641 mm (25 in)
511 mm (20 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Montenegro →

Filandia

In December Filandia 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 poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
164 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
826 mm (33 in)
775 mm (31 in)
633 mm (25 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Filandia →

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

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Salento 21°C (70°F) 11°C (52°F) 644 mm (25 in)
Armenia 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 537 mm (21 in)
Quimbaya 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 730 mm (29 in)
Montenegro 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 641 mm (25 in)
Filandia 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 775 mm (31 in)
Circasia 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 656 mm (26 in)

Quindio weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Quindio, Colombia in December. The popular destination of Salento averages 21°C (70°F) by day and 11°C (52°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Salento peak at roughly 21°C (70°F) in December, dropping to about 11°C (52°F) overnight.

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

Rainfall in Quindio, Colombia peaks during December. Salento averages roughly 644 mm (25 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Quindio, Colombia?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Quindio, Colombia due to the typically poor weather in Salento.

On average, the best time to visit Quindio, Colombia is in with generally poor weather in Salento.

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