Risaralda Department weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Risaralda Department, Colombia. Like most weather services, we show Risaralda Department at one spot: Pereira, its largest city. At 7:45 PM local time it was cloudy and 19°C (67°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM, 5 PM (4.7 mm total). Best months for weather: Jul, Jan–Feb.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 99%
- Chance of rain
- 84%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM, 5 PM (4.7 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jul, Jan–FebOff season Apr–May, Oct–Nov
About Pereira weather
Is it raining in Pereira right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 19° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM, 5 PM (4.7 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Pereira this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 23–26° and lows of 16–17°. 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 Pereira lately?
In the past 7 days, Pereira had 7 rainy days and 48.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Pereira?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Risaralda Department weather by month
When is the best time to visit Risaralda Department?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Risaralda 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 Risaralda 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 Risaralda 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 Pereira), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Risaralda Department
Weather can differ a lot within Risaralda Department: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pereira | Jul, Jan–Feb | Mar–May, Sep–Dec | 19–21°C | 1,988 mm |
| Dosquebradas | Jul, Jan–Feb | Mar–May, Sep–Dec | 19–21°C | 1,988 mm |
| Santa Rosa de Cabal | Jul, Jan–Feb | Mar–May, Sep–Dec | 19–21°C | 1,988 mm |
| Quinchía | Jan–Feb | Mar–Dec | 21–22°C | 2,254 mm |
| Anserma | Jan–Feb | Mar–Dec | 21–22°C | 2,254 mm |
| La Virginia | Jul, Jan–Feb | Mar–May, Sep–Dec | 19–21°C | 1,988 mm |
| Belén de Umbría | Jul, Jan–Feb | Mar–May, Sep–Dec | 19–21°C | 1,988 mm |
| Marsella | Jul, Jan–Feb | Mar–May, Sep–Dec | 19–21°C | 1,988 mm |