When to visit
Manizales?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Manizales
Caldas Department · Colombia

The best time to visit Manizales is January, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align. — some variation climate

Climate score
September
52

Mixed climate

🌦Cool & rainy

Temperature
10–19°C
Cold nights — bring layers
Feels like
10–21°C
Comfortable
Precipitation
671mm
Torrential rain · 30 days
Sunshine
6.3h
Overcast
Humidity (%)
84%
Comfortable
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
44
Low season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep44OctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score545451474649515252484852
ClimateCool & rainyCool & rainyCool & rainyCool & rainyCool & rainyCool & rainyCool & rainyCool & rainyCool & rainyCool & rainyCool & rainyCool & rainy
Temperature10–19°C11–19°C11–19°C11–19°C11–19°C10–18°C10–18°C10–19°C10–19°C11–18°C11–18°C10–19°C
Feels like9–20°C10–21°C10–21°C11–20°C11–20°C10–20°C9–20°C9–21°C10–21°C10–20°C10–20°C10–20°C
Precipitation391mm
30 days
385mm
30 days
572mm
30 days
734mm
30 days
856mm
30 days
1017mm
30 days
1034mm
30 days
870mm
30 days
671mm
30 days
603mm
30 days
443mm
30 days
469mm
30 days
Sunshine7.9h
☀︎ 67%
7.2h
☀︎ 60%
6.1h
☀︎ 51%
5.0h
☀︎ 41%
4.7h
☀︎ 38%
5.6h
☀︎ 45%
6.2h
☀︎ 50%
6.6h
☀︎ 53%
6.3h
☀︎ 52%
5.4h
☀︎ 45%
5.3h
☀︎ 45%
6.6h
☀︎ 56%
WindS · 8 km/hS · 8 km/hS · 8 km/hS · 8 km/hS · 8 km/hS · 8 km/hS · 9 km/hS · 9 km/hS · 9 km/hS · 8 km/hS · 8 km/hS · 8 km/h
Humidity (%)83%83%84%86%89%89%88%86%84%86%86%86%
Day length11.9h12.0h12.1h12.2h12.4h12.4h12.4h12.3h12.1h12.0h11.9h11.8h
Tourist CrowdsShoulder seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonHigh season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Feria de Manizales
Manizales International Theater Festival
Events & Festivals
  • Feria de ManizalesfestivalSignature event
    January· 50k+ visitors

    Manizales' biggest annual celebration fills the city with bullfights, parades, live music, and the Reinado Internacional…

  • Manizales International Theater Festivalcultural
    September· 5k+ visitors

    One of Latin America's oldest and most respected theater festivals brings international companies and experimental perfo…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Manizales?

The best time to visit Manizales is January, with temperatures between 10 °C and 19 °C. The best month is January. January is shoulder season.

What is the weather like in Manizales?

Manizales has a climate with an overall score of 5/10. Annual temperatures range from 10 °C to 19 °C.

What is the hottest month in Manizales?

The hottest month in Manizales is January, with average highs of 19 °C and lows of 10 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Manizales?

The rainiest month in Manizales is July, with an average of 1034 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Manizales?

Peak season in Manizales is July, December. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Manizales?

Shoulder season in Manizales falls in January, June. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.