Climate - Rionegro (Colombia)

The climate of Rionegro is subtropical, tempered by altitude, with stable temperatures throughout the year. The rains are frequent all year round, although they become a little less frequent from December to March.
The city is located in north-central Colombia, in the Antioquia department, at 2,100 meters (6,900 feet) above sea level.
To the west, at 1,500 meters (4,900 feet) above sea level, we find the city of Medellín, while to the north-east, at 1,900 meters (6,200 feet) above sea level is the town of Guatapé.

Best Time

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The best time to visit Rionegro runs from December to February, since it is the one in which the rains are least frequent.

Rionegro - Climate data

In Rionegro, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 17.3 °C (63.2 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 18.1 °C (64.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Rionegro, precipitation amounts to 1845 millimeters (72.6 inches) per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from 60 mm (2.4 in) in the driest month (January) to 230 mm (9.1 in) in the wettest one (May). Here is the average precipitation.
In Rionegro, there are on average around 1995 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Rionegro - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Rionegro is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.3 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 12.5 °C (54.5 °F) and a maximum of 22.2 °C (71.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In February, the weather in Rionegro is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.6 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 12.8 °C (55.1 °F) and a maximum of 22.4 °C (72.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In March, the weather in Rionegro is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.8 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 13.1 °C (55.5 °F) and a maximum of 22.6 °C (72.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In April, the weather in Rionegro is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 18.0 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 13.4 °C (56.1 °F) and a maximum of 22.6 °C (72.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 200 mm (7.9 in), distributed over 22 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In May, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Rionegro is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.1 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 13.4 °C (56.2 °F) and a maximum of 22.8 °C (73 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 230 mm (9.1 in), distributed over 24 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In June, the weather in Rionegro is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.8 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 12.7 °C (54.9 °F) and a maximum of 22.8 °C (73.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In July, the weather in Rionegro is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.5 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 12.3 °C (54.1 °F) and a maximum of 22.7 °C (72.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In August, the weather in Rionegro is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.6 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 12.3 °C (54.1 °F) and a maximum of 22.8 °C (73.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In September, the weather in Rionegro is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.6 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 12.6 °C (54.6 °F) and a maximum of 22.7 °C (72.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 205 mm (8.1 in), distributed over 23 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In October, the weather in Rionegro is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.5 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 12.8 °C (55 °F) and a maximum of 22.2 °C (72 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (49.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 205 mm (8.1 in), distributed over 24 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 34% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In November, the weather in Rionegro is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.4 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 13 °C (55.4 °F) and a maximum of 21.8 °C (71.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (49.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 22 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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In December, the weather in Rionegro is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.4 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 12.9 °C (55.2 °F) and a maximum of 21.9 °C (71.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (77.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).