Climate Insights for El Recreo

Garzón, Huila, Colombia

Hottest
February
25°C peak77°F peak
Coldest
August
15°C low59°F low
Wettest
March
369 mm rain14.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in El Recreo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 3,149 mm of precipitation falls per year. El Recreo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. El Recreo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in El Recreo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 124 in of precipitation falls per year. El Recreo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. El Recreo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°FebMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°MarMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 16°AprMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 16°MayMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 16°JunMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 15°JulMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 15°AugMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 15°SepMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°OctMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 16°NovMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°DecMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 16°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 77°FAverage: 68°FMin: 60°FFebMax: 77°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FMarMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 61°FAprMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 61°FMayMax: 74°FAverage: 67°FMin: 61°FJunMax: 73°FAverage: 65°FMin: 60°FJulMax: 72°FAverage: 65°FMin: 59°FAugMax: 74°FAverage: 66°FMin: 59°FSepMax: 75°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°FOctMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 60°FNovMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FDecMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 61°F
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El Recreo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.El Recreo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 77°F and the mean temperature sits around 68°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 59°F and an average of 66°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 155mmFebPrecipitation: 188mmMarPrecipitation: 369mmAprPrecipitation: 351mmMayPrecipitation: 319mmJunPrecipitation: 340mmJulPrecipitation: 257mmAugPrecipitation: 169mmSepPrecipitation: 179mmOctPrecipitation: 276mmNovPrecipitation: 332mmDecPrecipitation: 213mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.1inFebPrecipitation: 7.4inMarPrecipitation: 14.5inAprPrecipitation: 13.8inMayPrecipitation: 12.6inJunPrecipitation: 13.4inJulPrecipitation: 10.1inAugPrecipitation: 6.7inSepPrecipitation: 7.1inOctPrecipitation: 10.9inNovPrecipitation: 13.1inDecPrecipitation: 8.4in
Precipitation

El Recreo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,149 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 262 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 369 mm of rainfall. April and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 155 mm. That's 213 mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.El Recreo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 124 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10.3 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 14.5 in of rainfall. April and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 6.1 in. That's 8.4 in less than March, 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: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/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

El Recreo 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 August, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.El Recreo 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 August, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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 El Recreo 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 Recreo 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
16 °C60 °F
25 °C77 °F
3 km/h2 mph
155 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C61 °F
25 °C77 °F
3 km/h2 mph
188 mm7.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C61 °F
24 °C76 °F
3 km/h2 mph
369 mm14.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C61 °F
24 °C76 °F
3 km/h2 mph
351 mm13.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
16 °C61 °F
23 °C74 °F
3 km/h2 mph
319 mm12.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
15 °C60 °F
23 °C73 °F
3 km/h2 mph
340 mm13.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C59 °F
22 °C72 °F
3 km/h2 mph
257 mm10.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C59 °F
23 °C74 °F
4 km/h2 mph
169 mm6.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
15 °C59 °F
24 °C75 °F
4 km/h2 mph
179 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
16 °C60 °F
24 °C76 °F
3 km/h2 mph
276 mm10.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C61 °F
25 °C76 °F
3 km/h2 mph
332 mm13.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
16 °C61 °F
24 °C76 °F
3 km/h2 mph
213 mm8.4 in
0 cm0 in