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Risaralda Weather in April

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

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Pereira Santa Rosa de Cabal Cerritos Dosquebradas

Planning a trip to Risaralda, Colombia this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Risaralda in April

Risaralda, Colombia is a region in Colombia. April in Risaralda generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C (72°F) in Santa Rosa de Cabal to 25°C (77°F) in Cerritos. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Cerritos and 14°C (57°F) in Santa Rosa de Cabal.

For a closer look at conditions across Risaralda, Colombia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Santa Rosa de Cabal with an average of 597 mm (24 in) to heavy rainfall in Dosquebradas with 1322 mm (52 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Pereira as an example - it receives around 137 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.

Explore Risaralda by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Risaralda — and find the best time to visit. (based on Pereira)

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March24°C (75°F) April24°C (75°F) May24°C (75°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September24°C (75°F) October24°C (75°F) November23°C (73°F) December24°C (75°F)
Best Time to Visit Risaralda →

Best Places to Visit in Risaralda in April

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

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 Risaralda

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

Temperature range in Risaralda (April)

Precipitation variation in Risaralda (April)

Pereira

In April Pereira 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 perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
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
139 hours
137 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
1092 mm (43 in)
1302 mm (51 in)
1385 mm (55 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Pereira →

Santa Rosa de Cabal

In April Santa Rosa de Cabal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
137 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
308 mm (12 in)
597 mm (24 in)
698 mm (27 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
21 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Santa Rosa de Cabal →

Cerritos

In April Cerritos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
835 mm (33 in)
998 mm (39 in)
1023 mm (40 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
perfect
Climate in Cerritos →

Dosquebradas

In April Dosquebradas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
137 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
1107 mm (44 in)
1322 mm (52 in)
1417 mm (56 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dosquebradas →

Belén de Umbría

In April Belén de Umbría generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
590 mm (23 in)
745 mm (29 in)
834 mm (33 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
19 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Belén de Umbría →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pereira 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 1302 mm (51 in)
Santa Rosa de Cabal 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 597 mm (24 in)
Cerritos 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 998 mm (39 in)
Dosquebradas 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 1322 mm (52 in)
Belén de Umbría 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 745 mm (29 in)

Risaralda weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Risaralda, Colombia in April. The popular destination of Pereira averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 15°C (59°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Pereira peak at roughly 24°C (75°F) in April, dropping to about 15°C (59°F) overnight.

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

Rainfall in Risaralda, Colombia peaks during April. Pereira averages roughly 1302 mm (51 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Risaralda, Colombia?

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Risaralda, Colombia with overall perfect weather in Pereira. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, provide poor weather in Pereira.

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