Climate Insights for La Capilla

Güicán, Sierra Nevada del Cocuy, Colombia

Hottest
May
14°C peak57°F peak
Coldest
January
5°C low41°F low
Wettest
May
489 mm rain19.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in La Capilla is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 4,296 mm of precipitation falls per year. La Capilla receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. La Capilla sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in La Capilla is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 169.1 in of precipitation falls per year. La Capilla receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. La Capilla sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 5°FebMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 6°MarMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 7°AprMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 7°MayMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 8°JunMax: 13°Average: 10°Min: 7°JulMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 7°AugMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 6°SepMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 6°OctMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 7°NovMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 7°DecMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 6°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 55°FAverage: 48°FMin: 41°FFebMax: 56°FAverage: 48°FMin: 42°FMarMax: 56°FAverage: 49°FMin: 44°FAprMax: 57°FAverage: 50°FMin: 45°FMayMax: 57°FAverage: 50°FMin: 46°FJunMax: 56°FAverage: 49°FMin: 45°FJulMax: 56°FAverage: 49°FMin: 44°FAugMax: 56°FAverage: 49°FMin: 44°FSepMax: 57°FAverage: 49°FMin: 43°FOctMax: 57°FAverage: 49°FMin: 44°FNovMax: 57°FAverage: 50°FMin: 44°FDecMax: 56°FAverage: 48°FMin: 42°F
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Min

La Capilla has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 10°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.La Capilla has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 57°F with a mean of 50°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 48°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 190mmFebPrecipitation: 236mmMarPrecipitation: 408mmAprPrecipitation: 465mmMayPrecipitation: 489mmJunPrecipitation: 468mmJulPrecipitation: 456mmAugPrecipitation: 346mmSepPrecipitation: 333mmOctPrecipitation: 369mmNovPrecipitation: 332mmDecPrecipitation: 205mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7.5inFebPrecipitation: 9.3inMarPrecipitation: 16inAprPrecipitation: 18.3inMayPrecipitation: 19.2inJunPrecipitation: 18.4inJulPrecipitation: 18inAugPrecipitation: 13.6inSepPrecipitation: 13.1inOctPrecipitation: 14.5inNovPrecipitation: 13.1inDecPrecipitation: 8.1in
Precipitation

La Capilla is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4,296 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 358 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 489 mm of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 190 mm. That's 299 mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.La Capilla is a very wet location, receiving approximately 169.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 14.1 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 19.3 in of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 7.5 in. That's 11.8 in less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/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: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

La Capilla is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, 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.La Capilla 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 July, 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for La Capilla 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 La Capilla 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
5 °C41 °F
13 °C55 °F
5 km/h3 mph
190 mm7.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
6 °C42 °F
13 °C56 °F
5 km/h3 mph
236 mm9.3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
7 °C44 °F
13 °C56 °F
5 km/h3 mph
408 mm16 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
7 °C45 °F
14 °C57 °F
4 km/h3 mph
465 mm18.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
8 °C46 °F
14 °C57 °F
4 km/h3 mph
489 mm19.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
7 °C45 °F
13 °C56 °F
5 km/h3 mph
468 mm18.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
7 °C44 °F
13 °C56 °F
5 km/h3 mph
456 mm18 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
6 °C44 °F
13 °C56 °F
5 km/h3 mph
346 mm13.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
6 °C43 °F
14 °C57 °F
5 km/h3 mph
333 mm13.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C44 °F
14 °C57 °F
4 km/h3 mph
369 mm14.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
7 °C44 °F
14 °C57 °F
4 km/h2 mph
332 mm13.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
6 °C42 °F
13 °C56 °F
4 km/h3 mph
205 mm8.1 in
0 cm0 in