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Backpacking Potential

74/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, July, February

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

18°C – 19°C

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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.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Guatape

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (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).

Quick summary: visiting Guatape

When is the best time to visit Guatape for backpacking?

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The best time to visit Guatape for backpacking is typically in January, July, February, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Guatape?

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Rainy season typically: August–December. It is generally better to avoid these months for backpacking.

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