Climate Insights for El Cacao

López, Cauca, Colombia

Hottest
March
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
October
24°C low76°F low
Wettest
September
1,505 mm rain59.3 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in El Cacao is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 11,322 mm of precipitation falls per year. El Cacao receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. El Cacao sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in El Cacao is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 445.8 in of precipitation falls per year. El Cacao receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. El Cacao sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°FebMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°MarMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°AprMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°MayMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°JunMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°JulMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°AugMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°SepMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 24°OctMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 24°NovMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 24°DecMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 24°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 82°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FAprMax: 83°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FMayMax: 82°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FJunMax: 82°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FJulMax: 82°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FAugMax: 82°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FSepMax: 81°FAverage: 78°FMin: 76°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 78°FMin: 76°FNovMax: 81°FAverage: 78°FMin: 76°FDecMax: 81°FAverage: 78°FMin: 76°F
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El Cacao has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. October is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.El Cacao has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. October is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mm600mm650mm700mm750mm800mm850mm900mm950mm1000mm1050mm1100mm1150mm1200mm1250mm1300mm1350mm1400mm1450mm1500mm1550mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 724mmFebPrecipitation: 513mmMarPrecipitation: 391mmAprPrecipitation: 660mmMayPrecipitation: 1068mmJunPrecipitation: 1108mmJulPrecipitation: 1154mmAugPrecipitation: 1030mmSepPrecipitation: 1505mmOctPrecipitation: 1242mmNovPrecipitation: 892mmDecPrecipitation: 1035mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40in42in44in46in48in50in52in54in56in58in60inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 28.5inFebPrecipitation: 20.2inMarPrecipitation: 15.4inAprPrecipitation: 26inMayPrecipitation: 42inJunPrecipitation: 43.6inJulPrecipitation: 45.4inAugPrecipitation: 40.5inSepPrecipitation: 59.3inOctPrecipitation: 48.9inNovPrecipitation: 35.1inDecPrecipitation: 40.7in
Precipitation

El Cacao is a very wet location, receiving approximately 11,322 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 944 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 1,505 mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 391 mm. That's 1,114 mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.El Cacao is a very wet location, receiving approximately 445.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 37.2 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 59.3 in of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 15.4 in. That's 43.9 in less than September, 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/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

El Cacao is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.El Cacao is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Cacao 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 El Cacao 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
24 °C76 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h6 mph
724 mm28.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
25 °C77 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
513 mm20.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
25 °C77 °F
28 °C83 °F
7 km/h4 mph
391 mm15.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C77 °F
28 °C83 °F
7 km/h5 mph
660 mm26 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C77 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
1,068 mm42 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C76 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
1,108 mm43.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C76 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h6 mph
1,154 mm45.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C76 °F
28 °C82 °F
10 km/h6 mph
1,030 mm40.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C76 °F
27 °C81 °F
10 km/h6 mph
1,505 mm59.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C76 °F
27 °C81 °F
10 km/h6 mph
1,242 mm48.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
24 °C76 °F
27 °C81 °F
10 km/h6 mph
892 mm35.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
24 °C76 °F
27 °C81 °F
10 km/h6 mph
1,035 mm40.7 in
0 cm0 in