Climate Insights for Ruíz

The climate in Ruíz is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1280mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 349mm of rainfall. Ruíz is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, July. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Ruíz sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 33°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Ruíz is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1280mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 107mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 349mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 1mm. That's 348mm less than September, 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.

Ruíz is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Ruíz, which began on June 21, 2026. Ruíz is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in May at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 14°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Ruíz is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 16mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ruíz 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.