Caldas Department weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Caldas Department, Colombia. Like most weather services, we show Caldas Department at one spot: Manizales, its largest city. At 7:45 PM local time it was drizzle and 16°C (60°F). Real rain for 8 hours (20.4 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: Jul, Jan–Feb.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 88%
- Chance of rain
- 92%
- Rain
- 0.3 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Real rain for 8 hours (20.4 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jul, Jan–FebOff season Apr–May, Oct–Nov
About Manizales weather
Is it raining in Manizales right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 16° right now. Real rain for 8 hours (20.4 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans.
What’s the weather like in Manizales this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 17–21° and lows of 12–13°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Manizales lately?
In the past 7 days, Manizales had 7 rainy days and 96.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Manizales?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Caldas Department weather by month
When is the best time to visit Caldas Department?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Caldas Department is Jul, Jan–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr–May, Oct–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 19°C (67°F) in November to 21°C (69°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Caldas Department?
October is the wettest month, with about 221 mm (8.7 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 113 mm (4.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Caldas Department?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 21°C (69°F) and lows of 11°C (52°F). November is the coolest, with highs of 19°C (67°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Manizales), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Caldas Department
Weather can differ a lot within Caldas Department: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manizales | Jul, Jan–Feb | Mar–May, Sep–Dec | 19–21°C | 1,988 mm |
| La Dorada | Dec–Feb | Apr–May, Oct | 26–30°C | 1,413 mm |
| Chinchiná | Jul, Jan–Feb | Mar–May, Sep–Dec | 19–21°C | 1,988 mm |
| Villamaría | Jul, Jan–Feb | Mar–May, Sep–Dec | 19–21°C | 1,988 mm |
| Supía | Jan–Feb | Mar–Dec | 21–22°C | 2,254 mm |
| Aguadas | Jan–Feb | Mar–Dec | 21–22°C | 2,254 mm |
| Neira | Jul, Jan–Feb | Mar–May, Sep–Dec | 19–21°C | 1,988 mm |
| Riosucio | Jan–Feb | Mar–Dec | 21–22°C | 2,254 mm |
| Salamina | Jan–Feb | Mar–Dec | 21–22°C | 2,254 mm |
| Manzanares | Jan–Feb | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | 24–28°C | 1,618 mm |