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Nariño, Colombia

Guaitarilla

Guaitarilla is a small town in Nariño, Colombia, 2,627 m above sea level. It has a population of about 6,280. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now22°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population6,280
Local time10:28
1.13° N, 77.55° WElevation 2,627 mUTC−5 · Colombia Standard Time
Postal codes525501, 525507–525508
The year in Guaitarillaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec48October
October: high / low18° / 10°
Rain this month179mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Guaitarilla at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in September

Coolest month10°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthNovember

199 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

44 mm of rain

Weather in Guaitarilla

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
22°C

Showers · wind 2 km/h · humidity 50%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct22°13°5 mm
Fri23 Oct22°11°9.1 mm
Sat24 Oct21°10°13.1 mm
Sun25 Oct19°12°9 mm
Mon26 Oct20°12°13.4 mm
Tue27 Oct21°10°3 mm
Wed28 Oct21°11°7.8 mm
Thu29 Oct20°12°6.9 mm
Fri30 Oct19°13°23.4 mm
Sat31 Oct19°12°7.3 mm

When to go to Guaitarilla

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score494845444549587266484447
High17°17°17°17°17°17°17°18°18°18°17°17°
Low10°10°10°11°11°10°10°10°10°10°10°10°
Rain (mm)12011315118514973484477179199164
Wet days141417181612968161917

What's on in Guaitarilla

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Guaitarilla

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Mirador La LomaViewpoints
0.7 km

Nature around Guaitarilla

Nature in Colombia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Colombia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Guaitarilla

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Guaitarilla

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.2Pimampiro 30 km ↘1987 · 113 km
6.9Yacuanquer 2 km ↗2013 · 17 km
6.4Pimampiro 50 km ↘1987 · 121 km
6.0Cayambe 25 km →1987 · 130 km

Towns and villages around Guaitarilla

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Guaitarilla from above

Postal codes

525501525507–525508

Getting to Guaitarilla

San Luis AirportIPI
33 km
Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International AirportTUA
40 km
Antonio Nariño AirportPSO
41 km

Places near Guaitarilla

Places with a climate like Guaitarilla

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Guaitarilla?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Guaitarilla.
What is the hottest month in Guaitarilla?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Guaitarilla?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Guaitarilla?
November is the wettest month with about 199 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
What is the postal code of Guaitarilla?
Guaitarilla has 3 postal codes: 525501, 525507–525508.