Climate Insights for Cristales

San Roque, Antioquia, Colombia

Hottest
July
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
January
17°C low63°F low
Wettest
November
256 mm rain10.1 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Cristales is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 1,818 mm of precipitation falls per year. Cristales receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cristales sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Cristales is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 72°F and approximately 71.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Cristales receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cristales sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 17°FebMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 18°MarMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°AprMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°MayMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 18°JunMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 18°JulMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°AugMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°SepMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 18°OctMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°NovMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 18°DecMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 17°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 82°FAverage: 71°FMin: 63°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 64°FMarMax: 81°FAverage: 72°FMin: 64°FAprMax: 81°FAverage: 72°FMin: 65°FMayMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 65°FJunMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 64°FJulMax: 84°FAverage: 73°FMin: 64°FAugMax: 84°FAverage: 73°FMin: 64°FSepMax: 83°FAverage: 72°FMin: 64°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 71°FMin: 64°FNovMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 64°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 71°FMin: 63°F
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Cristales sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 29°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 22°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Cristales sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 63°F to 84°F. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 73°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 63°F and an average of 71°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 70mmFebPrecipitation: 76mmMarPrecipitation: 163mmAprPrecipitation: 230mmMayPrecipitation: 203mmJunPrecipitation: 125mmJulPrecipitation: 85mmAugPrecipitation: 121mmSepPrecipitation: 165mmOctPrecipitation: 233mmNovPrecipitation: 256mmDecPrecipitation: 92mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.7inFebPrecipitation: 3inMarPrecipitation: 6.4inAprPrecipitation: 9.1inMayPrecipitation: 8inJunPrecipitation: 4.9inJulPrecipitation: 3.4inAugPrecipitation: 4.7inSepPrecipitation: 6.5inOctPrecipitation: 9.2inNovPrecipitation: 10.1inDecPrecipitation: 3.6in
Precipitation

Cristales is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,818 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 151 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 256 mm of rainfall. October and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 70 mm. That's 186 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Cristales is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 71.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.9 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 10.1 in of rainfall. October and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2.8 in. That's 7.3 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Cristales is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Cristales is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°71°F
Feb22°72°F
Mar22°72°F
Apr22°72°F
May22°72°F
Jun22°72°F
Jul23°73°F
Aug23°73°F
Sep22°72°F
Oct22°71°F
Nov21°70°F
Dec22°71°F

The best time to visit Cristales is during January, February, July and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 81 mm per month. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Cristales is during January, February, July and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 72°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.2 in per month. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cristales 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 Cristales 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
17 °C63 °F
28 °C82 °F
4 km/h3 mph
70 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C64 °F
28 °C82 °F
5 km/h3 mph
76 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C64 °F
27 °C81 °F
4 km/h3 mph
163 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
18 °C65 °F
27 °C81 °F
4 km/h2 mph
230 mm9.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
18 °C65 °F
28 °C82 °F
4 km/h2 mph
203 mm8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
18 °C64 °F
28 °C82 °F
4 km/h3 mph
125 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
18 °C64 °F
29 °C84 °F
5 km/h3 mph
85 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
18 °C64 °F
29 °C84 °F
5 km/h3 mph
121 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
18 °C64 °F
29 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
165 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
18 °C64 °F
27 °C81 °F
4 km/h2 mph
233 mm9.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
18 °C64 °F
26 °C79 °F
4 km/h2 mph
256 mm10.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
17 °C63 °F
27 °C80 °F
4 km/h3 mph
92 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in