Climate Insights for Gaitania

Planadas, Departamento de Tolima, Colombia

Hottest
September
21°C peak
Coldest
January
10°C low
Wettest
March
303mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Gaitania is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 2334mm of precipitation falls per year. Gaitania receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gaitania sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 10° Feb Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 11° Mar Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 11° Apr Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 12° May Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 12° Jun Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 11° Jul Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 11° Aug Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 10° Sep Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 11° Oct Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 11° Nov Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 11° Dec Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 11°
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Gaitania sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 21°C. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 15°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 15°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 165mm Feb Precipitation: 229mm Mar Precipitation: 303mm Apr Precipitation: 280mm May Precipitation: 205mm Jun Precipitation: 154mm Jul Precipitation: 110mm Aug Precipitation: 89mm Sep Precipitation: 108mm Oct Precipitation: 241mm Nov Precipitation: 291mm Dec Precipitation: 159mm
Precipitation

Gaitania is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2334mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 194mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 303mm of rainfall. November and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 89mm. That's 214mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Gaitania is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Gaitania, which began on March 20, 2026. Gaitania sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in September at around 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 11 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 788mm across the season with a monthly average of 263mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 353mm across the season with a monthly average of 118mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 11 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 640mm across the season with a monthly average of 213mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 10 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 553mm across the season with a monthly average of 184mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gaitania 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
10 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
165 mm
0 cm
Feb
11 °C
20 °C
8 km/h
229 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
11 °C
19 °C
7 km/h
303 mm
0 cm
Apr
12 °C
20 °C
7 km/h
280 mm
0 cm
May
12 °C
19 °C
7 km/h
205 mm
0 cm
Jun
11 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
154 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
Aug
10 °C
20 °C
9 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
21 °C
9 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
20 °C
8 km/h
241 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
19 °C
7 km/h
291 mm
0 cm
Dec
11 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
159 mm
0 cm
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