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Risaralda Weather in December

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

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Pereira Santa Rosa de Cabal Cerritos Dosquebradas

Are you planning a trip a to Risaralda, Colombia in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Risaralda in December

Risaralda, Colombia is a region in Colombia. December 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 13°C (55°F) in Santa Rosa de Cabal.

For specific regional insights in Risaralda, Colombia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Santa Rosa de Cabal with an average of 232 mm (9.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Pereira with 986 mm (39 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Pereira, you can expect around 164 hours of sunlight in December, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

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Best Places to Visit in Risaralda in December

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

Temperature range in Risaralda (December)

Precipitation variation in Risaralda (December)

Pereira

In December 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 poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
164 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
983 mm (39 in)
986 mm (39 in)
810 mm (32 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Pereira →

Santa Rosa de Cabal

In December Santa Rosa de Cabal 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 unpleasant 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
515 mm (20 in)
232 mm (9.1 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Santa Rosa de Cabal →

Cerritos

In December 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.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°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
818 mm (32 in)
767 mm (30 in)
626 mm (25 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Cerritos →

Dosquebradas

In December Dosquebradas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°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)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
164 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
980 mm (39 in)
982 mm (39 in)
807 mm (32 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dosquebradas →

Belén de Umbría

In December 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.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
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
641 mm (25 in)
520 mm (20 in)
420 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
13 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.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pereira 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 986 mm (39 in)
Santa Rosa de Cabal 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 232 mm (9.1 in)
Cerritos 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 767 mm (30 in)
Dosquebradas 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 982 mm (39 in)
Belén de Umbría 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 520 mm (20 in)

Risaralda weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Risaralda, Colombia in December. 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 December?

Average temperatures in Risaralda, Colombia during December range from a nighttime low near 15°C (59°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in Pereira.

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

Rainfall in Risaralda, Colombia peaks during December. Pereira averages roughly 986 mm (39 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Risaralda, Colombia?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Risaralda, Colombia with often poor weather in Pereira.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Pereira.

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