Climate Insights for Villa Rica

El Tambo, Departamento del Cauca, Colombia

Hottest
August
23°C peak
Coldest
August
15°C low
Wettest
July
872mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Villa Rica is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 7193mm of precipitation falls per year. Villa Rica receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Villa Rica 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: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Feb Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Mar Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Apr Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° May Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Jun Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Jul Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Aug Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Sep Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Oct Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 15° Nov Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 15° Dec Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15°
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Villa Rica has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 19°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.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm 700mm 750mm 800mm 850mm 900mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 396mm Feb Precipitation: 426mm Mar Precipitation: 574mm Apr Precipitation: 674mm May Precipitation: 811mm Jun Precipitation: 814mm Jul Precipitation: 872mm Aug Precipitation: 664mm Sep Precipitation: 633mm Oct Precipitation: 542mm Nov Precipitation: 355mm Dec Precipitation: 431mm
Precipitation

Villa Rica is a very wet location, receiving approximately 7193mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 599mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 872mm of rainfall. June and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 355mm. That's 518mm less than July, 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/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Villa Rica is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6km/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.

Seasons

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

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Villa Rica, which began on March 20, 2026. Villa Rica sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in August at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 15°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 15 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 2060mm across the season with a monthly average of 687mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 2350mm across the season with a monthly average of 783mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 15 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1530mm across the season with a monthly average of 510mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 15 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1253mm across the season with a monthly average of 418mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/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 Villa Rica 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
15 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
396 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
426 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
574 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
674 mm
0 cm
May
15 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
811 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
814 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
23 °C
6 km/h
872 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
664 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
633 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
542 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
355 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
431 mm
0 cm
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