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Weather in Тунха: What to Expect by Season

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Weather overview

Тунха sits in the Colombian Andes, where the weather stays mild year-round. Unlike tropical lowlands, Тунха rarely sees extreme heat or cold, making it a comfortable destination at any time. The city’s elevation keeps temperatures steady, though nights can feel noticeably cooler than days.

The year in Тунха splits into distinct wet and dry periods. January, February, July, August, and December are the driest months, while March through June and October through November bring more rain. Even during the wetter months, downpours are usually short-lived, leaving plenty of dry hours for exploring.

Temperature

Daytime temperatures in Тунха hover between +18.7 °C and +20.8 °C throughout the year, with only slight variations. The warmest afternoons occur in January and December, when highs reach +20.5 °C to +20.8 °C. The coolest days are in July, with a high of +18.7 °C.

Nights in Тунха are consistently chilly, dropping to +7.4 °C to +9.2 °C depending on the month. The coldest nights are in January and August, when lows dip to +7.4 °C and +7.9 °C. Even in the warmest months, like February, nights rarely exceed +9 °C, so a light jacket is always useful after sunset.

Average air temperature °C
Average air temperature
Month Minimum Maximum
January 7.4 20.8
February 9 20.6
March 9.2 19.8
April 8.9 19.9
May 9 19.6
June 8.5 19
July 8.3 18.7
August 7.9 19.1
September 7.5 19.8
October 8.4 20.4
November 8.3 19.8
December 7.6 20.5

Precipitation

Тунха’s rainy season stretches from March to June, with April and May seeing the heaviest rainfall—around 150.8 mm to 170.7 mm per month. Showers are frequent but often brief, so they rarely disrupt plans for long. October and November also bring rain, though less intensely than in spring.

The driest months in Тунха are January, July, August, and December, with rainfall dropping to 61.9 mm to 94.5 mm. Even in these months, occasional light rain is possible, but sunny or partly cloudy skies dominate. If you prefer drier conditions, August is the best bet, with just 72.7 mm of rain.

Precipitation amount mm
Precipitation amount
Month Precipitation
January 61.9
February 112.1
March 174.9
April 150.8
May 170.7
June 149.6
July 94.5
August 72.7
September 78.5
October 141.7
November 157.4
December 66.9

What to pack

For a trip to Тунха, layers are key. Days are mild, so lightweight clothing works well, but evenings require a sweater or light jacket, especially in January, August, or December, when temperatures drop to +7.4 °C to +7.9 °C. A compact umbrella or rain jacket is useful if visiting during the wetter months, like April or May.

Comfortable walking shoes are a must, as Тунха’s streets and nearby trails can be uneven. If you’re sensitive to cooler weather, pack a scarf or gloves for early mornings or late nights. During the drier months, like July or August, sunglasses and sunscreen help with the strong Andean sun, even when temperatures feel mild.

Average monthly wind m/s
Average monthly wind
Month Wind speed
January 2.1
February 1.9
March 1.8
April 1.9
May 2
June 2.2
July 2.5
August 2.2
September 2.1
October 2
November 1.8
December 1.8