Climate Insights for Apía

Risaralda, Colombia

Hottest
January
25°C peak77°F peak
Coldest
January
18°C low64°F low
Wettest
May
571 mm rain22.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Apía is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 5,422 mm of precipitation falls per year. Apía receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Apía sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Apía is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 213.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Apía receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Apía sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°FebMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°MarMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°AprMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°MayMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°JunMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°JulMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°AugMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°SepMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°OctMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 18°NovMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 18°DecMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 77°FAverage: 69°FMin: 64°FFebMax: 77°FAverage: 69°FMin: 64°FMarMax: 77°FAverage: 69°FMin: 64°FAprMax: 76°FAverage: 69°FMin: 64°FMayMax: 77°FAverage: 69°FMin: 64°FJunMax: 76°FAverage: 69°FMin: 64°FJulMax: 77°FAverage: 69°FMin: 64°FAugMax: 77°FAverage: 69°FMin: 64°FSepMax: 77°FAverage: 69°FMin: 64°FOctMax: 76°FAverage: 69°FMin: 64°FNovMax: 76°FAverage: 69°FMin: 64°FDecMax: 76°FAverage: 69°FMin: 64°F
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Apía has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Apía has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 13°F range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 77°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 64°F and an average of 69°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mm600mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 294mmFebPrecipitation: 396mmMarPrecipitation: 497mmAprPrecipitation: 565mmMayPrecipitation: 571mmJunPrecipitation: 506mmJulPrecipitation: 425mmAugPrecipitation: 409mmSepPrecipitation: 406mmOctPrecipitation: 513mmNovPrecipitation: 482mmDecPrecipitation: 358mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 11.6inFebPrecipitation: 15.6inMarPrecipitation: 19.6inAprPrecipitation: 22.3inMayPrecipitation: 22.5inJunPrecipitation: 19.9inJulPrecipitation: 16.7inAugPrecipitation: 16.1inSepPrecipitation: 16inOctPrecipitation: 20.2inNovPrecipitation: 19inDecPrecipitation: 14.1in
Precipitation

Apía is a very wet location, receiving approximately 5,422 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 452 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 571 mm of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 294 mm. That's 277 mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Apía is a very wet location, receiving approximately 213.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 17.8 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 22.5 in of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 11.6 in. That's 10.9 in less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3km/hFebWind Speed: 3km/hMarWind Speed: 3km/hAprWind Speed: 3km/hMayWind Speed: 3km/hJunWind Speed: 3km/hJulWind Speed: 3km/hAugWind Speed: 3km/hSepWind Speed: 3km/hOctWind Speed: 3km/hNovWind Speed: 3km/hDecWind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Apía is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Apía is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Apía based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Apía based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
18 °C64 °F
25 °C77 °F
3 km/h2 mph
294 mm11.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C64 °F
25 °C77 °F
3 km/h2 mph
396 mm15.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C64 °F
25 °C77 °F
3 km/h2 mph
497 mm19.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
18 °C64 °F
25 °C76 °F
3 km/h2 mph
565 mm22.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
18 °C64 °F
25 °C77 °F
3 km/h2 mph
571 mm22.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
18 °C64 °F
25 °C76 °F
3 km/h2 mph
506 mm19.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
18 °C64 °F
25 °C77 °F
3 km/h2 mph
425 mm16.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
18 °C64 °F
25 °C77 °F
3 km/h2 mph
409 mm16.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
18 °C64 °F
25 °C77 °F
3 km/h2 mph
406 mm16 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
18 °C64 °F
24 °C76 °F
3 km/h2 mph
513 mm20.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
18 °C64 °F
24 °C76 °F
3 km/h2 mph
482 mm19 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C64 °F
25 °C76 °F
3 km/h2 mph
358 mm14.1 in
0 cm0 in