Climate Insights for Valparaíso
Morales, Cauca, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Valparaíso is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 4,753 mm of precipitation falls per year. Valparaíso receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Valparaíso sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Valparaíso is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 187.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Valparaíso receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Valparaíso sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Valparaíso has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 18°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Valparaíso has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 75°F with a mean of 65°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 57°F and an average of 64°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Valparaíso is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4,753 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 396 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 528 mm of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 215 mm. That's 313 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.Valparaíso is a very wet location, receiving approximately 187.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 15.6 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 20.8 in of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 8.5 in. That's 12.3 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
Valparaíso is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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.Valparaíso 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 August, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 Valparaíso 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 Valparaíso 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.