Backpacking Potential
Good
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
January, July, February
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Guatape?
The best time to visit Guatape for backpacking is January, July, February, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
These months are especially popular among backpackers in Guatape due to better weather and lower costs.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Guatape
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 74Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 142 |
February | 72Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 142 |
March | 50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 19° | 240 |
April | 50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 19° | 271 |
May | 50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 19° | 342 |
June | 66Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 19° | 199 |
July | 74Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 19° | 142 |
August | 50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 19° | 209 |
September | 50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 19° | 286 |
October | 50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 18° | 294 |
November | 50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 19° | 313 |
December | 50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 19° | 203 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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