Climate Insights for Villa Rica

El Tambo, Departamento del Cauca, Colombia

Hottest
October
7°C peak
Coldest
January
0°C low
Wettest
November
33mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Villa Rica is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 349mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Villa Rica sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year. Snowfall occurs from January to November, with around 168cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

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Average
Min

Villa Rica has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 7°C with a mean of 4°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 30mm Feb Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 33mm Mar Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 29mm Apr Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 13mm May Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 33mm Jun Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 6mm Jul Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 5mm Aug Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 2mm Sep Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 9mm Nov Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 10mm Dec Precipitation: 6mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Villa Rica is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 349mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 29mm 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 December, with just 6mm. That's 26mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to November, with around 168cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 33cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 17km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 11km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

Villa Rica is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

16 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Villa Rica, which began on June 21, 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 October at around 7°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 0°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 1 to 3°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 1 to 4°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 80mm over the season and a monthly average of 27mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 1 to 7°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Expect around 18cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 0 to 5°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 72mm over the season and a monthly average of 24mm. Expect around 62cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

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. 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
0 °C
2 °C
15 km/h
33 mm
30 cm
Feb
1 °C
3 °C
17 km/h
33 mm
33 cm
Mar
1 °C
3 °C
16 km/h
33 mm
29 cm
Apr
1 °C
3 °C
16 km/h
33 mm
13 cm
May
2 °C
3 °C
13 km/h
33 mm
33 cm
Jun
2 °C
4 °C
13 km/h
33 mm
6 cm
Jul
1 °C
4 °C
13 km/h
33 mm
5 cm
Aug
1 °C
4 °C
12 km/h
15 mm
2 cm
Sep Current
1 °C
5 °C
9 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Oct
2 °C
7 °C
11 km/h
33 mm
9 cm
Nov
3 °C
6 °C
13 km/h
33 mm
10 cm
Dec
3 °C
5 °C
13 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
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