Climate Insights for Zarzal

The climate in Zarzal is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 272mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Zarzal sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year. Light snow can occur between April and April.

Zarzal sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°C to 15°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 14°C. April is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 7°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 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Zarzal is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 272mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 23mm 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 July, with just 2mm. That's 30mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between April and April, totalling around 33cm annually. April is the snowiest month with approximately 33cm.

Zarzal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 9km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Zarzal, which began on June 21, 2026. Zarzal 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 15°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in April near 4°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 17 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zarzal 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.