Climate Insights for La Virginia

La Virginia, Departamento de Risaralda, Colombia

Hottest
July
16°C peak
Coldest
April
-1°C low
Wettest
December
33mm rain
Best to Visit
July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in La Virginia is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 333mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. La Virginia sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year. Light snow can occur between April and April.

Temperature

-10° -5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 13° Average: 12° Min: 12° Feb Max: 13° Average: 12° Min: 11° Mar Max: 14° Average: 13° Min: 12° Apr Max: 8° Average: 4° Min: -1° May Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 4° Jun Max: 14° Average: 13° Min: 11° Jul Max: 16° Average: 16° Min: 15° Aug Max: 16° Average: 15° Min: 14° Sep Max: 15° Average: 14° Min: 13° Oct Max: 15° Average: 14° Min: 12° Nov Max: 16° Average: 14° Min: 13° Dec Max: 16° Average: 15° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

La Virginia sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -1°C to 16°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is April, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 12mm May Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

La Virginia is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 333mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 28mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 10mm. That's 23mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between April and April, totalling around 12cm annually. April is the snowiest month with approximately 12cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

La Virginia 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 November, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 11km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

Seasons

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

16 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in La Virginia, which began on June 21, 2026. La Virginia sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in July at around 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in April near -1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -1 to 15°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 80mm over the season and a monthly average of 27mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 16°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 12 to 16°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 56mm over the season and a monthly average of 19mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 11 to 16°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 12°
Feb 12°
Mar 13°
Apr
May
Jun 13°
Jul 16°
Aug 15°
Sep 14°
Oct 14°
Nov 14°
Dec 15°

The best time to visit La Virginia is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 33mm per month. By contrast, April can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -1°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for La Virginia 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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
12 °C
13 °C
10 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Feb
11 °C
13 °C
7 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Mar
12 °C
14 °C
6 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Apr
-1 °C
8 °C
2 km/h
24 mm
12 cm
May
4 °C
15 °C
4 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Jun
11 °C
14 °C
8 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
16 °C
10 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Aug
14 °C
16 °C
9 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
13 °C
15 °C
7 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
15 °C
10 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Nov
13 °C
16 °C
13 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
16 °C
13 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
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